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2021 Map of Mount Wagner

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Mount Wagner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Bridger National Forest encompasses this high-elevation region of Lincoln County, dominated by the massif of Mt Wagner. The landscape is a complex network of ridges and drainages, defined by significant water bodies such as Slide Lake and Wagner Lake. Historically, this area served as a vital corridor for westward expansion, evidenced by the presence of the Lander Cutoff Nat Historic Trl Trl in the southeastern corner.

Modern recreation and management routes follow these ancient paths, including the Commissary Ridge Trl and Sheep Pass Trl crossing through Sheep Pass. The drainage patterns of the Salt River and the N Fork Smiths Fork dictate the orientation of the local trail systems. The inclusion of the Ccc Camp Trl points to the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps in developing the infrastructure of these public lands during the mid-20th century.