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1967 Map of New Fork Lakes

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of New Fork Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The New Fork Lakes anchor this landscape, where the New Fork River flows through a narrow gap between high peaks. This area at the edge of the Bridger Wilderness was characterized in the 1960s by a mix of recreational development and cattle ranching. The presence of the New Fork Scout Camp and multiple campgrounds like The Narrows Campground point to the area's long-standing role as a mountain retreat.

Downstream, the terrain transitions into a managed ranching valley defined by an intricate network of irrigation projects, including the Lizzie Lozier North Ditch and Graham Ditch. Named properties such as the Lozier Ranch and Z Bar U Ranch suggest the localized nature of land ownership during this era, while the Shriver Landing Strip and various pack trails emphasize the logistical challenges of this high-elevation mountain environment.