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1981 Map of Moccasin Lake

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Moccasin Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

High-altitude hydrology and rugged terrain define this portion of Fremont County, Wyoming, as it appeared in the early 1980s. The landscape is dominated by the Washakie Reservoir, where the South Fork Little Wind River and the Little Wind River converge. This drainage system serves as the primary lifeblood of the area, supporting a network of alpine lakes and seasonal streams. To the southwest, the elevation rises sharply toward several prominent peaks, including Mount Popo Agie and Mount Cross.

Human activity is largely centered on backcountry access and water management. A single primary route, the Moccasin Lake Road, provides the main entry point into the high country, leading toward the namesake Moccasin Lake. Scattered Springs and named features like Blue Spring indicate the critical role of groundwater in this environment. The presence of a Pack Trail winding through the vicinity of Crooked Creek suggests a landscape navigated primarily by foot or horseback, maintaining the character of the Wind River Indian Reservation wilderness.