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1968 Map of Rammel Mountain

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Rammel Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Targhee National Forest defines the high-altitude landscape of this Wyoming-Idaho border region, where a complex network of pack trails serves as the primary infrastructure. The drainage system is dominated by the deeply carved canyons of Bitch Creek, including the North Bitch Creek and South Bitch Creek forks, which converge near the geological constriction of the Bitch Creek Narrows. Further south, the terrain rises toward the summit of Rammel Mountain and the high passage at Dead Horse Pass.

The map reveals a landscape managed for wilderness and transit, evidenced by the named trails that navigate the steep topography. From the illicitly named Poacher Trail to the more formal Rammel Mountain Road, these routes connect significant natural landmarks like Indian Meadows and the Hidden Corral Basin. The absence of permanent settlements highlights the area's role as a remote watershed and seasonal grazing or hunting territory, with peaks like Mount Nord and Youngs Point standing as prominent navigational markers.