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2017 Map of Mount Thompson

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Mount Thompson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Lander Trail and the Lander Cutoff trace a historic path through this portion of the Bridger National Forest, marking the path of 19th-century westward migration. The landscape is defined by high-elevation landmarks such as Mt Thompson, Thompson Pass, and Graham Peak. This area in Lincoln County shows a complex network of ridges and drainages, including Witherspoon Ridge and Packsaddle Ridge, which divide various watercourses like S Piney Creek and La Barge Creek.

The survey highlights the intersection of natural topography and early transportation routes, where Snyder Basin and Meridional Valley provide distinct corridors through the mountainous terrain. Smaller features like Indian Spring and Coyote Park offer clues to the locations of reliable water and graze for travelers and livestock. The intricate system of creeks, from Fontenelle Creek to Shafer Creek, illustrates the drainage patterns that shaped both the pioneer trails and the modern forest boundaries.