1968 Map of Ink Wells

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Arrow Mountain and Horse Ridge define the high-altitude landscape of this 1968 survey of the Wind River Range within the Shoshone National Forest. The map detail reveals an intricate alpine hydrological system, including Bomber Lake, Florence Lake, and the series of glacial-fed waters such as Double Lake and Star Lake. Long-established routes like the Glacier Trail and Dinwoody Trail provide the primary access through the Fitzpatrick Wilderness, highlighting the area's significance for early backcountry navigation and recreation. While largely devoid of permanent settlements, the presence of the Williamson Corrals in the north suggests a history of high-country livestock management. The terrain shifts from the broad expanses of Goat Flat to the sheltered pockets of Shasta Meadows, providing a clear picture of the varied topography that defined this section of Fremont County in the late 1960s.