1965 Map of Upper Slide Lake

About this map

Gros Ventre River drainage dominates this high-elevation mountain terrain as it appeared during a 1965 field check. The landscape is defined by its hydrology and early resource management, centered on the Goosewing Guard Sta and the prominent Upper Slide Lake. This area of the Bridger-Teton National Forest shows a reliance on primitive transportation, with a network of Pack Trails and 4wd tracks connecting remote points like Gunsight Pass and Yellowjacket Flat. To the south, the Gros Ventre Wilderness boundary separates the managed forest from the more secluded reaches of Goosewing Creek and Two Echo Park Creek. The presence of Coal Mine Draw suggests a history of small-scale mineral extraction, while named water bodies like Dallas Lake and Soda Lake indicate a complex network of alpine basins.