1967 Map of Salt Flat

About this map

The Gannett Hills dominate the landscape of this 1967 field-checked survey, located within the expansive Bridger National Forest. The map documents a rugged high-altitude terrain characterized by deep drainages like Salt Canyon and Water Canyon. Historical transit routes are a primary feature here, most notably the Emigrant Trail Cutoff crossing the northeast corner, reflecting the area's role in westward expansion. Small mountain settlements such as Salt Flat and Allred Flat are noted alongside several Prospects in the southern reaches of the quadrangle. A complex network of pack trails and 4WD tracks connects these remote sites, following the natural contours of numerous watercourses including Salt Creek and the forks of Stoner Creek. This survey provides a precise record of late-1960s land use, balancing forest management with legacy mining and historical migration paths.