1968 Map of Squaretop Mountain

About this map

Squaretop Mountain towers over this section of the Wind River Range, where the upper reaches of the Green River and the New Fork River originate. Surveyed in the late 1960s, the map documents a landscape defined by glacial geology, characterized by a high density of alpine water bodies including the Hidden Lakes, Thompson Lakes, and the Lozier Lakes. This area, protected within the Bridger Wilderness and Bridger National Forest, shows the early-established routes for backcountry travel, such as the Highline Trail and the path through Porcupine Pass. High-altitude landmarks like Granite Peak and Glover Peak punctuate the drainage basins, while lower-elevation meadows like Beaver Park offer glimpses into the natural forest openings utilized by early travelers along the river corridors.