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1958 Map of Pretty Prairie

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Pretty Prairie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

South Fork Sun River and its various tributaries define this mid-century landscape within the Lewis and Clark National Forest. The geography is shaped by the confluence of the West Fork South Fork Sun River and the main stem, with remote outposts like Camp Allan and the Pretty Prairie Guard Sta serving as the primary human markers. This area, largely designated as a game preserve, is traversed by a network of Pack Trails that connect high points like Deadman Hill to the valley floors.

The hydrological network is intricate, including Bear Lake and numerous named drainages such as Wapiti Creek, Goat Creek, and Bighead Creek. These labels suggest a landscape managed for wildlife and conservation, where the infrastructure is limited to forest service stations and packing routes. The map records the primitive access points into this part of the Rockies before modern development or expanded roadway access altered the character of the forest interior.