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1991 Map of Sheridan Pass

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Sheridan Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Sheridan Pass sits at the heart of this high-altitude landscape, where the Continental Divide separates the Teton National Forest from the Shoshone National Forest. This 1991 field-checked survey highlights a complex network of mountain roads and trails, including the Jackson Wind River Rd and the Shoshone Teton Rd, which traverse the high ridges of the Wind River Range. Evidence of seasonal activity is found at the Hunting Camp near the Purdy Basin, illustrating the area's continued use for recreation and wilderness management.

The drainage patterns here are intricate, with headwaters like Trout Creek and South Fork Fish Creek flowing from steep landmarks such as Buckskin Point. The topographic detail reveals the basins and ridges that define this portion of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, including the curiously named Devils Basin and Little Devils Basin. These natural features served as critical waypoints for early travelers and Forest Service rangers navigating the high country between Teton and Fremont counties.