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1965 Map of Park Reservoir

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Park Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Bighorn National Forest serves as the backdrop for this mid-1960s study of the high mountain drainages between Sheridan and Johnson counties. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of water management and seasonal recreation, centered on the Park Reservoir and the Bighorn Reservoir. These high-altitude catchments are linked by historic engineering features like the Beaver Ditch, Park Reservoir Div Ditch, and Peralta Ditch, reflecting the critical importance of water rights and irrigation in the region.

Remote outposts and seasonal dwellings such as Tepee Lodge, Spear-O-Wigwam Resort, and St Louis Cabins indicate a well-established summer tourism and ranching culture. The map traces numerous pack trails and jeep trails that navigate the high parks, including Triangle Park and Square Park, while the presence of the Bishop Mine and the Big Goose Ranger Sta highlights the diverse land use, from resource extraction to federal forest management.