1962 Map of St. Lawrence Basin

About this map

The Wind River Indian Reservation dominates this 1952 field-checked landscape, where high-altitude peaks and drainage basins of the Wind River Range converge. The topography is defined by the St Lawrence Basin and the intricate flow of Sage Creek and its many forks. This era shows the federal presence in the area through the St Lawrence Ranger Station and its namesake St Lawrence Ranger Station Road, which provided vital access for forest management. High points like Bear Peak and Little Horse Peak overlook a network of seasonal water sources such as Wild Horse Spring and the open expanse of The Meadows. The presence of a Telephone Line crossing the basin highlights the early infrastructure connecting these high-country outposts to the wider Missouri River Basin development programs of the mid-20th century.