1902 Map of Mt Leidy

About this map

The Continental Divide snake-like through the eastern reaches of this Wyoming landscape, defining the watershed where the Wind River begins its journey. This 1899 survey, based on topography by G.E. Hyde, highlights a wilderness of high meadows and mountain passes before modern road networks dominated the high country. Centered on the prominence of Mt. Leidy, the map reveals a network of watercourses including the Gros Ventre River and the braided Buffalo Fork. Human presence is sparse, marked by the lonely Cafe Hollow and the North Sheridan Trail, which cuts across the southern portion of the sheet. Notable high-altitude grazing and resting spots like Dick Turpin Meadow and Blackrock Meadow indicate the historical routes used by travelers and early forest rangers navigating through the Teton National Forest and the edge of Grand Teton National Park.