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1953 Map of Mount Arter

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Mount Arter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Shoshone National Forest and the Wind River Indian Reservation meet in this 1953 survey, documenting a landscape where high-altitude peaks and deep canyons define the geography of Fremont County. The map captures a transitional zone between mountain wilderness and early ranching efforts, with irrigation infrastructure like the Brown Ditch and Standish Ditch diverting water from the North Fork Popo Agie River.

Evidence of human habitation is sparse but significant, centered on family-held sites such as the Farlow Homestead, Hart Ranch, and Pine Bar Ranch. For genealogists and local historians, the map provides precise locations for remote landmarks and routes, including the Farlow Trail and Baldwin Creek Trail. Dramatic terrain features like Suicide Point, Mount Arter, and Cyclone Pass are mapped alongside crucial water sources like Uncle Tom Spring and Mormon Spring, illustrating the vital connection between natural springs and high-country travel.