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1965 Map of Sheridan Pass

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Sheridan Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Continental Divide serves as the primary geographical axis for this high-altitude survey, marking the boundary where waters part toward different basins. The terrain is divided between the Shoshone National Forest to the east and the Teton National Forest to the west, separated by the Teton and Fremont County line. This 1960s landscape is defined by its lack of established roads, relying instead on a network of Jeep Trails and Pack Trails that navigate the ridges and basins.

Prominent landmarks such as Buckskin Point and Sheridan Pass anchor the topography, providing waypoints for navigation through the complex drainages of Sheridan Creek and Fish Creek. The map details isolated water sources and specialized terrain features like Stove Spring, Little Devils Basin, and Purdy Basin. The density of named drainages, including Dead Horse Creek and Starvation Creek, suggests a landscape shaped by seasonal water flow and the requirements of wilderness travel.