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1952 Map of Wind River

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Wind River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Indian Cem (Grave of Sacajawea) and the neighboring Roberts Mission stand as central cultural landmarks within this portion of the Wind River Indian Reservation. Established at the base of the foothills, these sites signify the complex early intersections of Shoshone history and missionary activity in Fremont County. The terrain is defined by a dense network of waterways descending toward the Wind River, including Trout Creek and Crooked Creek, which feed into the wider basin.

Hydrological management is evident through the presence of various canals and a Gaging Sta, reflecting the importance of water control for the surrounding landscape. To the south, the topography rises toward Cedar Butte, where seasonal drainages like Surrell Creek and Mill Creek carve through the higher elevations. This map preserves the mid-century layout of these vital indigenous and community sites during a period of ongoing resource development in the Missouri River Basin.