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1967 Map of Monument Peak

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Monument Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Washakie Needles tower over the northern portion of this 1967 survey, marking a distinct alpine landscape within the Shoshone National Forest. This high-elevation terrain is defined by the Wind River Indian Reservation Boundary, which cuts across the central part of the quadrangle, separating reservation lands from the surrounding forest and county jurisdictions. The drainage patterns of the Absaroka Range are clearly visible, with numerous watercourses like Owl Creek and Bear Creek carving through the steep topography.

Evidence of historical land use and early access is preserved through the network of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails that connect remote points such as the Monument Peak Lookout. These routes served as the primary infrastructure for fire lookouts and forest management during the mid-20th century. For the genealogist or researcher, the map documents numerous named water sources like Little Dry Muddy Spring and topographical features such as Bald Mountain, providing a detailed record of the Fremont and Hot Springs county line as it stood in the late 1960s.