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1953 Map of Mount Arter

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Mount Arter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Shoshone National Forest dominates this mid-century topographic study, where high-elevation landmarks such as Mount Arter and Suicide Point rise above a landscape defined by sharp canyons and alpine passes. The map documents a critical boundary area where the Wind River Indian Reservation Boundary meets the forest edge near the North Fork Popo Agie River.

Settlement is sparse, concentrated at the Pine Bar Ranch and the Farlow Homestead, reflecting the area's primary use for ranching and forest management. Researchers can trace the network of travel through Cony Pass and Cyclone Pass, linked by a system of named pack trails and jeep trails. Water sources like Uncle Tom Spring, Cole Spring, and Charcoal Spring serve as vital reference points across the Mormon Basin and Cony Basin, illustrating the importance of reliable springs in this high-altitude drainage system.