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2012 Map of Pole Creek

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Pole Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Hams Fork and its numerous tributaries define this corner of Lincoln County, where the hydrological network of the Bridger-Teton area is mapped in high detail. The presence of Sawmill Cr and Shingle Mill Cr points to the historic timber and milling activities that once supported the local economy. These drainages, along with E Fork Hams Fork, carve through the high-elevation terrain before joining the larger river systems of western Wyoming.

The map reveals a landscape of specialized nomenclature, such as Poison Hollow and Carl Cr, often reflecting the experiences of early sheepmen and cattle ranchers who moved livestock through these drainages. To the east, the divide transitions into the Beaver Creek watershed, represented here by W Fork Beaver Cr and Middle Fork Beaver Cr. This 2012 survey provides a contemporary baseline for the region, documenting the forest access roads and creek branches that serve as primary landmarks in this unpopulated mountain territory.