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1968 Map of Squaretop Mountain

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Squaretop Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Squaretop Mountain and Granite Peak tower over a glaciated high-altitude landscape defined by the upper reaches of the Green River. This 1968 survey of the Bridger Wilderness within the Bridger National Forest reveals a dense network of alpine water bodies, including Marten Lake, Palmer Lake, and the clustered Hidden Lakes. The topography is marked by significant drainages such as Porcupine Creek and the New Fork River, which flow from high passes like Porcupine Pass.

Evidence of the era's recreational and forest management infrastructure is visible through the established Highline Trail and Palmer Lake Trail. The map documents the intricate natural hydrology of the Wind River Range, from the wide opening of Beaver Park to the dramatic elevation changes at Greeley Point and Glover Peak. This record serves as a precise look at the wilderness character before later 20th-century environmental shifts.