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1959 Map of Mount Hancock

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Mount Hancock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Yellowstone National Park and the Teton National Forest meet at a high mountain boundary defined by the Continental Divide. This 1959 field-checked survey reveals the remote backcountry infrastructure of the era, specifically the network of backcountry stations such as the Harebell Creek Patrol Cabin and the Fox Park Patrol Cabin. These structures supported the seasonal operations of park and forest rangers at a time when the landscape was primarily navigated by horse and foot via an extensive system of routes like the Pack Trail and Two Ocean Trail.

The hydrography of the region is centered on the Snake River and its numerous tributaries, including Wolverine Creek and Mink Creek. High-altitude landmarks like Mount Hancock and Big Game Ridge dominate the center of the sheet, while isolated water bodies like Gravel Lake and Emerald Lake sit tucked within the mountain folds. This map documents the wild character of the Wyoming high country before modern conservation management shifts and later forest changes.