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1967 Map of Willow Park Reservoir

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Willow Park Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Bighorn National Forest serves as the backdrop for this high-altitude hydrological network within the Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming. The terrain is defined by a dense concentration of alpine lakes and basins, including the distinctively named Frying Pan Lake and Flatiron Lake. At the center of the drainage system, the Willow Park Reservoir is monitored by a Gaging Sta, reflecting the importance of water management in this arid mountain environment.

Early backcountry access is etched into the landscape via a series of Pack Trails, Jeep Trails, and the long-distance Solitude Trail. These routes connect remote outposts like Hepp Cow Camp with the headwaters of Piney Creek and South Piney Creek. The presence of the Diversion Ditch and a Ditch near the northern boundary illustrates how seasonal snowmelt was captured and directed for use downstream, providing a clear look at mid-century resource infrastructure in Johnson County.