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1953 Map of Louis Lake

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Louis Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Little Popo Agie River carves through this high-elevation landscape of the Shoshone National Forest, where the transition from forest to alpine terrain is marked by prominent peaks and vital water sources. Louis Lake serves as a central hub for recreation and resource management, featuring the Louis Lake Resort, a Guard Station, and the Louis Lake Campground. These improvements reflect the mid-century development of the Missouri River Basin project, highlighting how remote regions were mapped and managed for both conservation and public use.

Evidence of the area's working landscape is found in the Stock Driveway and numerous trails like the Louis Lake Trail, which navigate the complex topography between Limestone Mountain and Iron Mtn. Seasonal meadows like Grannier Meadow and various drainage systems, including Rock Creek and Slate Creek, illustrate the hydrologic network that feeds the larger river systems. A Gaging Sta on Willow Creek further emphasizes the importance of water monitoring in this high-country environment during the early 1950s.