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1991 Map of Ink Wells

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Ink Wells
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Shoshone National Forest contains a complex glacial landscape within the Fitzpatrick Wilderness, where high alpine features like Goat Flat and Horse Ridge overlook a network of high-altitude water bodies. The geography is defined by the flow of Dinwoody Creek and the Downs Fork, which collect runoff from remnants like the Meadows Glacier. Evidence of seasonal land use appears at Williamson Corrals near the northern boundary, while the Glacier Trail provides the primary route through the rugged eastern terrain.

Remote water features such as the Ink Wells, Florence Lake, and the Double Lake chain highlight the erosional history of the Wind River Range. The map illustrates a transitional zone where high peaks like Arrow Mountain drop toward Scenic Pass, marking the divide between different forest management districts. This 1991 revision documents the wilderness character of the area just before the turn of the millennium.