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1952 Map of Wise Flat

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Wise Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The Wind River Indian Reservation landscape is defined by the high, arid plateau of Wise Flat, captured here in the early 1950s. The terrain is deeply etched by watercourses that drain the surrounding highlands, notably the North Fork Little Wind River and South Fork Little Wind River which converge in the southern portion of the quadrangle. These river valleys provide a sharp contrast to the flat-topped mesas and buttes, such as Norkok Butte, which serve as prominent landmarks for those navigating the region.

Evidence of early infrastructure and surveying is preserved through labels like the Wind River Base Line and the winding path of Pevah Road. Small tributaries including Timmoco Creek and Middle Fork Sage Creek snake through the canyon bottoms, marking the vital water sources in this dry environment. This map reflects a moment in time when the landscape remained largely shaped by its natural drainage patterns and the established boundaries of the reservation.