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1980 Map of Prospect Peak

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Prospect Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Prospect Peak rises above a landscape defined by high ridges and a dense network of watercourses within the Bridger National Forest. The map documents a significant network of historic routes, including the Old Indian Trail and various other pack trails that navigate the steep topography of Beaver Ridge. These trails provide a clear record of early movement through the region, connecting the drainages of South Beaver Creek in the north to North Horse Creek and South Horse Creek in the south.

Evidence of early land management and monitoring is visible at the Sherman Guard Sta and a nearby Gaging Sta on Horse Creek. The transition from the high peaks to the relatively level Haines Flat and Pasture Draw illustrates the varied terrain of Sublette County. Named features like Merna Butte and Mill Creek suggest the early local landmarks used by travelers and surveyors moving through this wilderness area before the turn of the decade.