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1991 Map of Sweetwater Gap

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

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The Continental Divide forms a high-altitude spine through this section of the Wind River Range, marking the boundary between Shoshone National Forest and Bridger National Forest. The landscape is dominated by glacial features and high mountain basins, including Stough Creek Basin and the headwaters of several major drainage systems. The Sweetwater River emerges near the Sweetwater Gap, while the Middle Popo Agie River flows through deep valleys to the north.

Tracing the high ridges reveal prominent landmarks like Mt Nystrom and Wind River Peak, while the lower elevations contain named meadows and flats such as Bills Park and Tayo Park. Human presence is marked primarily by high-altitude trails and the historic Lander Pinedale Rd, which traverses the rugged Fremont and Sublette county line. This map documents a wilderness core where the Popo Agie Wilderness and Bridger Wilderness meet at the crest of the divide.