1937 Map of Moccasin Lake

About this map

The Continental Divide forms the high-altitude spine of this 1937 survey, marking the boundary between Shoshone National Forest and the Bridger National Forest. The landscape is dominated by the sprawling Wind River Indian Reservation, where the Little Wind River and its various forks originate in the glacial basins of the Wind River Range. Surveyed by T.F. Murphy and S.C. Kain, the map provides a high-resolution view of alpine hydrology and topography before modern developments. Notable summits like Mt Chauvenet, Lizard Head Pk, and Cathedral Pk tower over dozens of high-elevation water bodies, including Shoshone Lake and the Washakie Reservoir. The presence of the Bears Ears Trail and established stations such as the Natl For Guard Sta and Ranger Station illustrate the early management of these remote mountain territories.