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1987 Map of Twin Creek

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Twin Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

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The South Fork Shoshone River carves through this rugged Park County landscape, defining a valley where ranching traditions and industrial interests intersect. In the lower elevations, the TE Ranch and TE Cow Camp mark the local livestock history, while the Lakeview Ditch indicates the essential role of water management in this arid mountain environment. The presence of the South Shoshone Oil Field further south highlights the era's energy exploration within the foothills.

Wilderness and forest boundaries dominate the higher terrain, with the Washakie Wilderness and Shoshone National Forest preserving vast stretches of the Wyoming backcountry. Drainage patterns from Hardpan Creek and Ishawooa Cr flow toward the river, illustrating the complex hydrology beneath the peaks of Carter Mountain. This survey effectively documents the intersection of public lands with private ranching and resource extraction in the late 20th century.