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1989 Map of Jim Smith Peak

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Jim Smith Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Clarks Fork Yellowstone River carves a deep valley through this high-elevation landscape in northwest Wyoming, serving as the primary corridor for movement and early development. The 1989 data shows the convergence of several major drainages, including Index Creek, Fox Creek, and Pilot Creek, which feed the river from the steep surrounding peaks. Human activity is concentrated along these watercourses, with the B Four Ranch and Willow Park providing rare points of settlement within the expansive Shoshone National Forest.

The map reveals the intersection of two major protected areas: the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness to the north and the North Absaroka Wilderness to the south. Hikers and researchers can trace trails winding past remote alpine features such as Jim Smith Peak, the Crazy Lakes, and Bugle Lake. This survey effectively documents the transition from high-country ranching to protected wilderness during the late 20th century.