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1952 Map of Hays Park

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Hays Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Shoshone National Forest and Wind River Indian Reservation share a rugged mountain boundary in this 1952 field-checked study. The landscape is defined by the massive uplift of the Wind River Range, where high-elevation landmarks like Dinwoody Peak and Sacagawea Ridge overlook a complex network of glacial drainage. The transition from alpine crests to the lower basin is traced through features like the Natural Bridge on Dinwoody Creek, providing a detailed look at the hydrology before modern development.

Evidence of early access and land management is visible in the placement of Gannett Road and several pack trails that converge near Hays Park. The map also captures specific water resources including Upper Dinwoody Lake and Mud Lake, alongside smaller seasonal flows like Little Dry Creek and Relic Creek. These labels offer a precise record of the named geography used by foresters and tribal members during the mid-twentieth century.