1969 Map of Mount Burwell

About this map

Absaroka Range peaks dominate this high-altitude landscape along the border of Park and Fremont Counties. The survey captures a wilderness at the heart of the Shoshone National Forest, characterized by steep drainages and prominent summits like Mount Burwell and Pyramid Peak. This 1969 field-checked data shows a terrain defined by its water sources, including the headwaters of the Greybull River and the South Fork Wood River. Unlike lower-elevation maps of the era, the absence of established land lines reflects the unsurveyed nature of this high mountain region during the mid-20th century. Movement through this portion of the Absaroka Wilderness is restricted to established paths like the Greybull River Trail and the Wiggins Fork Trail, which cross high points such as Burwell Pass to connect the river valleys.