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1965 Map of Mc Renolds Reservoir

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Mc Renolds Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

McRenolds Reservoir and the high drainage basins of the Targhee National Forest define this mid-1960s survey along the Idaho-Wyoming border. The landscape is characterized by an intricate network of waterways, where Bitch Creek and its many tributaries, such as Morris Creek and Horse Creek, have carved deep canyons through the timbered terrain. The topography rises toward significant landmarks like Bull Elk Mountain and Hovermale Ridge, providing a clear look at the hydraulic patterns before modern development altered these remote forest lands.

Evidence of early land use and backcountry access is found in the various named trails, including the Rim Trail and several Pack Trails. These routes connect isolated points like Coyote Meadows and Badger Spring, reflecting a period when forest management and recreation relied heavily on primitive infrastructure. The map also documents the political geography of the era, marking the convergence of Fremont and Teton Counties.