1951 Map of Pathfinder Reservoir NW

About this map

Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge dominates this Central Wyoming landscape, spanning the high-desert terrain where the Natrona and Carbon County line intersects the waters of the Pathfinder Reservoir. The map illustrates the rugged shoreline of the reservoir, defined by prominent landforms such as Bishop Point and Woolf Point. To the west, the topographic detail captures the steep rise of Granite Ridge, while Pathfinder Mountain stands as a massive landmark to the east. The drainage of Arkansas Creek flows through the northwest corner, feeding into the refuge area. This 1951 field-checked survey provides a clear view of the complex boundary between public wildlife lands and the surrounding terrain before major modern recreational developments altered the shoreline's character.