River
|
County
|
Reach
|
Length (miles)
|
Year Listed/ Updated
|
Potential Classification
|
ORVs
|
Description
|
Other States
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Atlantic Creek
|
Teton
|
Parting of the Waters to confluence
with the Yellowstone River
|
10
|
1993
|
W
|
G, W, O
|
The wilderness setting is outstanding,
with a relatively undisturbed natural landscape and little
human intrusion. The river corridor, with its wide meadows
and lush riparian area, is used by numerous wildlife species.
|
|
Bailey Creek
|
Lincoln
|
From the divide with Little Greys
River north for 10 miles into the Snake River
|
10
|
1993
|
W
|
G, W
|
Bald eagles are frequently seen,
and known to nest in the lower section near Snake River.
The corridor is used by moose and elk, and the lake contains
a fish population of fine-spotted cutthroat trout which
attracts eagle and osprey. Ducks and other waterbirds use
the lake for nesting and feeding. Bailey Lake, originally
a small glacial pond, was greatly enlarged by a massive
landslide that continues to build a natural dam at the lakes
outlet. The landslide and lake are examples of surficial
geologic action that have potential for interpretation.
|
|
Bear Creek, North Fork
|
Sweetwater
|
Sec. 1, T.27 N., R.100 W., from
headwaters southeast to Junction with Bear Creek Sec. 5,
T.25 N., R.98 W.
|
12
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, H, O
|
|
|
Beartrap Creek, Lower
|
Johnson
|
SE 1/4 of Sec. 1, T.44 N., R.85
W. to confluence with NF of Red Fork of Powder River in
Sec. 19, T.44 N., R.84 W.
|
3
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, H
|
Isolated, scenic canyon, part of
historic 1876 Dull Knife battlefield site. High dispersed
recreation and historic interpretation values.
|
|
Beaver Creek (Barnum)
|
Johnson
|
E 1/2 SE 1/4 of Sec. 21, T.43 N.,
R.85 W. to SE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Sec. 16, T.43 N., R.84 W.
|
6
|
1993
|
W
|
S
|
Isolated, primitive canyon with
steep walls and outstanding, scenic rock formations.
|
|
Beaver Creek (Horn area)
|
Johnson
|
NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Sec. 29, T.47
N., R.83 W. to SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Sec. 28, T.47 N., R.83 W.
|
2
|
1993
|
W
|
O
|
Isolated, primitive canyon that
few people have ever visited.
|
|
Bechler River
|
Teton
|
Entire segment within Yellowstone
National Park
|
17
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, F, W
|
Whooping cranes reportedly nest
in drainage. Habitat for threatened grizzly bear, in addition
to numerous other wildlife species. Well-known backcountry
hot springs. Remote, numerous waterfalls, and view of Teton
Mt. Range.
|
|
Beef Steer Creek
|
Sweetwater
|
Sec. 12, T.13 N., R.105 W. from
headwaters southeast to junction with Red Creek, Sec. 13,
T.13 N., R.104 W.
|
4
|
1993
|
S
|
S
|
|
|
Big Fall Creek
|
Sublette
|
Source to confluence with LaBarge
Creek
|
4
|
1993
|
S
|
S, G, O
|
Multiple waterfalls over spring-deposited
travertine and year round flowing water are distinctive
attributes of this creek.
|
|
Blackrock Creek
|
Teton
|
Source to Forest boundary
|
20
|
1993
|
S
|
S, W
|
Distinctive scenic values include
the landscape in which it is located, with views of features
such as the Teton Range, the Breccia Cliffs, and other mountains.
|
|
Box Canyon Creek
|
Lincoln
|
Source to confluence with Greys
River
|
4
|
1993
|
W
|
S
|
The undisturbed natural setting,
steep canyon surrounded by high peaks, and the creek, tumbling
from its source on the west slope of the Wyoming range to
its confluence with the Greys River a few miles away, make
Box Canyon Creek a distinctive example of the many scenic
waterways in the Wyoming Range.
|
|
Canyon Creek
|
Sweetwater
|
Sec. 22, T.12 N., R.103 W., from
headwaters to Wyoming-Colorado stateline
|
5
|
1993
|
W, R
|
S, H
|
|
|
Cliff Creek
|
Sublette
|
Source to Cliff Creek Falls
|
7
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R
|
The visual variety is distinctive.
Red rock cliffs add color and interest to the landscape.
The Cliff Creek trail passes from forest through sagebrush/aspen
hillsides, rock outcrops, and dense willow bottoms to Cliff
Creek Falls, with high mountains in the background.
|
|
Corpe Creek
|
Johnson
|
SW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Sec. 29 to SE
1/4 SE 1/4 of Sec. 28, T.47 N., R.83 W.
|
1
|
1993
|
W
|
O
|
Isolated, primitive canyon that
few people have ever visited.
|
|
Crazy Woman Creek, Middle Fork
|
Johnson
|
SW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Sec. 7, T.47 N.,
R.83 W. to W1/2 E 1/2 of Sec. 10, T.47 N., R.83 W.
|
3
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R
|
Spectacular, isolated and primitive
Robinson Canyon with steep rock walls provides outstanding
opportunity for dispersed recreation and scenic experiences.
|
|
Crazy Woman Creek, South Fork
|
Johnson
|
NW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Sec. 21 to SW
1/4 SE 1/4 of Sec. 22, T.46 N., R.83 W.
|
1
|
1993
|
W
|
O
|
Isolated, primitive canyon that
few people have visited.
|
|
Crystal Creek
|
Teton
|
End of road to confluence with
Gros Ventre River
|
3
|
1993
|
S
|
S, W
|
See initial comments.
|
|
Crystal Creek
|
Teton
|
Source to Gros Ventre Wilderness
|
12
|
1993
|
W
|
S, W
|
The visual variety and diversity
of habitats from the source among 11,000 foot peaks to its
confluence with the Gros Ventre River are outstanding. Wildlife
values include an important migration route for bighorn
sheep, elk, and nesting sites for the perigrine falcon.
|
|
Currant Creek
|
Sweetwater
|
Sec. 1, T.13N., R.106 W. to border
Flaming Gorge NRA
|
6
|
1993
|
W, S, R
|
F
|
|
|
Currant Creek, Dripping Springs
Fork
|
Sweetwater
|
Sec. 7, T.13 N., R.105 W., from
headwaters north to border state land, Sec. 36, T.14 N.,
R.106 W.
|
2
|
1993
|
S
|
F
|
|
|
Currant Creek, East Fork
|
Sweetwater
|
Sec.7, T.13 N., R.105 W., from
headwaters north to junction with Currant Creek, Sec. 1,
T.13 N., R.106 W.
|
1
|
1993
|
S
|
F
|
|
|
Currant Creek, Middle Fork
|
Sweetwater
|
Sec. 19, T.13 N., R.105 W., northwest
to border state land, Sec. 12, T.13 N., R.106 W.
|
2
|
1993
|
S
|
F
|
|
|
Currant Creek, West Fork
|
Sweetwater
|
Sec. 11, 12, and 14, T.13 N., R.106
W. from border state land, north to border state land
|
1
|
1993
|
W, R
|
F
|
|
|
Deer Creek
|
Big Horn
|
SW 1/4 of Sec. 21, T.58 W., R.93
W. to confluence with Porcupine Creek
|
1
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, C
|
Wyoming Game and Fish Class 3 Fishery.
Similar values as Porcupine Creek.
|
|
Falls River
|
Teton
|
Entire segment within Yellowstone
National Park
|
31
|
1993
|
W
|
R, W, H
|
Contains numerous cascades and
falls. Habitat for threatened grizzly bear population and
endangered bald eagles during migration.
|
|
Firehole River
|
Teton
|
Entire segment within Yellowstone
National Park
|
47
|
1993
|
W, S
|
S, R, G, F, W, H, O
|
World's largest concentration of
geysers and hot springs, including Old Faithful. Thermal
influence provides habitat for plant, animal, and invertebrate
species uniquely adapted to extreme temperatures. Major
route for early exploratory parties.
|
|
Fontanelle Creek, South Fork
|
Lincoln
|
Source to private land
|
9
|
1993
|
W
|
S, G
|
The narrow, deep gorge of the South
Fork provides dramatic scenery of geologic origin. It is
the only drainage on the forest with such a readily-identified
mix of textbook Overthrust geology with steeply dipping
sedimentary beds, and well-preserved glacial features.
|
|
Fontanelle Creek, South Fork
|
Lincoln
|
1 mile, at Forest boundary
|
1
|
1993
|
S
|
S, G
|
See initial comments.
|
|
Fontenelle Creek
|
Lincoln
|
Fontenelle Reservoir to source
|
48
|
1982
|
|
S, G, F, W, H
|
Parallels, then cuts through Absaroka
Ridge to V-shaped valley and through impressive 1,500' cut
at Fontennelle Gap; good fish habitat; critical elk, mule
deer, and moose habitat; Fontenelle Crossing of Oregon Trail.
|
|
Gallatin River
|
Park
|
Entire segment within Yellowstone
National Park
|
32
|
1993
|
W, S
|
S, G, F, W
|
Outstanding scenery, wildlife habitat,
pristine fishery, and geologic beauty.
|
MT
|
Gardiner River
|
Park
|
Entire segment within Yellowstone
National Park
|
31
|
1993
|
W, S
|
S, R, W
|
Twenty miles from source enters
scenic Sheepeater Canyon and drops 150 feet over lava flow
at Osprey Falls. Hot spring runoff from Mammoth Terraces
empty into Gardner at site called Boiling River. Evidence
of native American hunting/fishing camps.
|
MT
|
Gardner Creek
|
Johnson
|
NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Sec. 4, T.46 N.,
R.84 W. to confluence with NF of Powder River in Sec. 9,
T.46 N., R.84 W.
|
1
|
1993
|
W
|
S
|
Diversity of vegetative species
and outstanding, scenic rock formations.
|
|
Gibbon River
|
Yellowstone National Park, Teton
|
Entire segment within Yellowstone
National Park
|
38
|
1993
|
W, S
|
S, W, H, O
|
Flows across edge of Yellowstone
caldera, through backcountry meadows and lakes, over cascades
and several major waterfalls. Receives influx of hot and
highly acidic thermal effluents from geyser basins. Historic
Norris Soldier Station on banks.
|
|
Granite Creek
|
Sublette, Teton
|
Granite Hot Springs to confluence
with Hoback River
|
9
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G
|
See initial comments.
|
|
Granite Creek
|
Sublette, Teton
|
Source to end of Granite Creek
Road
|
12
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G
|
Granite Creek is used in the spring
and summer for fishing, hiking, camping and kayaking, for
developed recreation and scenic driving all summer, hunting
in fall, and for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in
winter.
|
|
Green River
|
Sublette
|
Warren Bridge to source
|
67
|
1982
|
|
S, R, F, W, H
|
Highly scenic; portions floatable;
nationally important trout fishery, including native cutthroat
trout fishery and Kendall dace, a federally listed endangered
species; historic sites include Upper Green River Tie Drive.
|
|
Green River
|
Sublette
|
River source at Sec. 36, T.34 N.,
R.111 W. to Lower Green River Lake
|
12
|
1982/ 1993
|
W
|
S, R, F, W, H
|
Lakes attract fishermen, campers,
and backpackers using Bridger Wilderness. Attractive trout
fishery. Prehistoric sites.
|
|
Green River
|
Sublette
|
Green River Lakes to Forest boundary
|
25
|
1982/ 1993
|
S
|
S, R, F, W, H
|
See initial comments
|
|
Greys River
|
Lincoln
|
Source to Mile 50
|
8
|
1982/ 1993
|
R
|
S, R, G, W, O
|
A distinctive feature is the completeness
of the watershed and the associated habitats that can be
experienced in a relatively short distance. It also has
outstanding opportunities for river-related recreation,
notably fishing and whitewater floating, and it draws a
regional following.
|
|
Greys River
|
Lincoln
|
Mile 50 (Kinney Creek) to Palisades
Reservoir
|
48
|
1982/ 1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, W, O
|
See initial comments.
|
|
Greys River
|
Lincoln
|
Palisades Reservoir to source
|
80
|
1982
|
|
S, R, F, W
|
Very scenic; high quality camping,
backpacking, fishing, floating; good native cutthroat fishery;
important big game habitat, large elk and moose populations.
|
|
Greys River
|
Lincoln
|
Headwaters in Sec. 5, T.29 N.,
R.115 W. to confluence with Snake in Sec. 28, T.37 N., R.118
W.
|
54
|
1982/ 1993
|
S
|
S, R, W
|
Views of Wyoming and Salt River
Ranges are spectacular. Dispersed camping, hiking, horseback
riding, and fishing. High-quality fishery of cutthroat trout
and habitat for moose and elk.
|
|
Gros Ventre River
|
Teton
|
Horn Ranch to Forest boundary to
Slide Lake
|
34
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, W, H
|
See initial comments.
|
|
Gros Ventre River
|
Teton
|
Source to Horn Ranch
|
11
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, W, H
|
Contains expansive open terrain
with exposed sedimentary rock layers of many colors, cliff
bands, dense forest, and narrow canyons. The river alternates
between a broad cottonwood-lined bottom and narrow incised
canyons. Distant views of the Teton Range are spectacular,
and add to the visual quality.
|
|
Hams Fork
|
Lincoln
|
Lake Viva Naughton to source
|
39
|
1982
|
|
S, R, F, W, H
|
Upper section in narrow valley
with good vegetation diversity, lower section meanders through
willows with frequent beaver dams; good fishing; critical
elk and moose habitat.
|
|
Hoback River
|
Sublette, Teton
|
Source to end of forest road 30710
|
7
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, W
|
The visual quality of the corridor
is outstanding in its uppermost stretches and the lower
canyon, its landscape elements and attractions highly diverse.
The river corridor serves as an important migration route
for wildlife, and its lower canyon is especially important
for wintering bighorn sheep, elk, deer and moose. Bald eagles
forage along the river. There are outstanding opportunities
for viewing wildlife in the lower canyon. Geological features
include Battle Mountain and other landmarks that are described
in geologic roadside guides.
|
|
Hoback River
|
Sublette, Teton
|
Cliff Creek to confluence with
Snake River
|
15
|
1993
|
R
|
S, R, G, W
|
See initial comments.
|
|
Horse Creek, North
|
Johnson
|
SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec. 33 to SW
1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec. 33, T.47 N., R.83 W.
|
1
|
1993
|
W
|
O
|
Isolated, primitive canyon that
few people have visited.
|
|
Horse Creek, South
|
Johnson
|
NW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec. 4, T.46 N.,
R.83 W. to SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec. 3, T.46 N., R.83 W.
|
2
|
1993
|
W
|
O
|
Isolated, primitive canyon that
few people have ever visited.
|
|
June Creek
|
Sweetwater
|
Sec. 9, T.12 N., R.104 W., from
border state land north to junction with Red Creek, Sec.
34, T.13 N., R.104 W.
|
3
|
1993
|
R
|
S
|
|
|
LaBarge Creek
|
Lincoln
|
LaBarge Guard Station to Nameless
Creek
|
10
|
1993
|
R
|
H
|
The Lander Cutoff of the Oregon
Trail passes along the creek from Witherspoon Pass to LaBarge
Meadows. The Trail is a part of the National Historic Trail
System, and is easily seen by visitors travelling the LaBarge
Creek Road, making opportunities for historic interpretation
outstanding.
|
|
Lamar River
|
Park
|
Entire segment within Yellowstone
National Park
|
36
|
1993
|
W, S
|
R, F, W, H, C
|
Largest tributary of Yellowstone
River within the park. Drains wilderness of high peaks,
steep ridges, U-shaped valleys, and volcanic Mirror Plateau.
Backcountry user opportunities, outstanding trout fishery,
and array of resident wildlife. Includes Bannock Trail,
an historic native American route, and first park gamekeeper's
cabin.
|
|
Lewis River
|
Teton
|
Entire river within Yellowstone
National Park
|
17
|
1993
|
W, S
|
S, F, W, O
|
Outstandingly remarkable wilderness
waterway. Regionally known for brown trout fishery. Thirty
foot Lewis Falls. Only river in park open to boating.
|
|
Little Bighorn River
|
Sheridan
|
Main stem from Dry Fork Trail Footbridge
upstream to confluence with Wagon Box Creek
|
9
|
1993
|
W
|
S
|
Towering, colorful cliffs rising
above the river, deep river gorges, and many series of rapids.
Migration route for 400 to 600 elk. Trout fishery.
|
|
Little Bighorn River
|
Sheridan
|
Dry Fork from confluence with Little
Bighorn upstream to confluence with Lake Creek
|
6
|
1993
|
W
|
S
|
See initial comments
|
|
Little Bighorn River
|
Sheridan
|
Main stem from Wagon Box Creek
upstream to Fools Gold Crossing - Forest Road FDR 480
|
4
|
1993
|
S
|
S
|
See initial comments
|
|
Little Greys River
|
Lincoln
|
Source to end of forest road 10047
|
7
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R
|
Opportunities for river-related
recreation, including fishing, backcountry travel, and roadside
camping, are significant enough to draw regional, even national
visitation. The scenic quality is high, with distinctive
variety and diversity throughout the river corridor.
|
|
Little Greys River
|
Lincoln
|
End of forest road 10047 to confluence
with main stem of the Greys River
|
13
|
1993
|
R
|
S, R
|
See initial comments.
|
|
Little Red Creek
|
Sweetwater
|
Sec. 18, T.12 N., R.103 W., border
state land to border private land, Sec. 35, T.13 N., R.104
W.
|
2
|
1993
|
S, R
|
S
|
|
|
Madison River
|
Park, Teton
|
Entire segment within Yellowstone
National Park
|
18
|
1993
|
S
|
S, G, F, W, H
|
According to legend, Washburn expedition
of 1870 camped here on last night in what is now the park
and decided to set aside the area for all to enjoy. Numerous
endangered and threatened wildlife. Nationally known blue-ribbon
trout fishery. Geologic values of volcanic nature of park.
|
MT
|
Marten Creek
|
Lincoln
|
Source to confluence with Greys
River
|
4
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R
|
There is a high opportunity for
solitude in a natural setting, with ready access to the
regionally significant Wyoming Range National Recreational
Trail. The elements of the landscape are highly diverse
over the majority of the river segment.
|
|
Oasis Spring Creek
|
Big Horn
|
SW 1/4 of Sec. 30, T.58 W., R.93
W. to confluence with Porcupine Creek
|
2
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, C
|
Wyoming Game and Fish Class 4 Fishery.
Similar values as Porcupine Creek
|
|
Pacific Creek
|
Teton
|
Source to Teton Wilderness boundary
|
25
|
1993
|
S
|
R, G, W, O
|
|
|
Pacific Creek
|
Teton
|
Wilderness boundary to confluence
with Snake River
|
8
|
1993
|
S
|
R, G, W, O
|
|
|
Pacific Creek
|
Sweetwater
|
Sec. 5, T.27 N., R.101 W., from
headwaters to border Bureau of Reclamation lands, Sec. 23,
T.25 N., R.105 W.
|
22
|
1993
|
W, S, R
|
F, H
|
|
|
Pass Creek
|
Johnson
|
E 1/2 NE 1/4 of Sec. 28, T.46 N.,
R.84 W. to confluence with NF of Powder River in Sec. 36,
T.46 N., R.84 W.
|
3
|
1993
|
W
|
S
|
Steep-walled and scenic, primitive
canyon setting.
|
|
Pine Creek
|
Sublette
|
Source to Fremont Lake
|
10
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G
|
Runs through a deep, classic glacial
valley. Much of the heavily used trail system is beyond
the creek corridor; the canyon is remote and there is high
opportunity for solitude.
|
|
Piney Creek, North
|
Sublette
|
Roaring Fork and North Piney Creeks,
source to confluence of Lake and North Piney Creeks
|
7
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R
|
Visual quality is enhanced by views
of the Wyoming Range and the deep, clear water that forms
pools and riffles in the creek. There is a high degree of
natural diversity in the river corridor and surrounding
valley, with mixed coniferous forest, extensive riparian
areas with willow and grass communities, and aspen groves
intermixed with open sage/grassland.
|
|
Poison Creek
|
Johnson
|
NW 1/4 of Sec. 32, T.48 N., R.83
W. to S 1/2 S 1/2 of Sec. 3, T.47 N., R.83 W.
|
3
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R
|
Isolated, primitive canyon with
unusual rock formations and diversity of vegetative species.
High dispersed recreation value.
|
|
Pole Creek
|
Johnson
|
SW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Sec. 9, T.46 N.,
R.83 W. to SW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Sec. 10, T.46 N., R.83 W.
|
2
|
1993
|
W
|
O
|
Isolated, primitive canyon that
few people have ever visited.
|
|
Porcupine Creek
|
Big Horn
|
Bighorn Forest Boundary to Montana
State Line (SW 1/4 of Sec. 4, T.57 N., R.93 W.)
|
10
|
1993
|
W, S
|
S, R, C
|
Flows through highly scenic Devil
Canyon. Massive rock walls dropping vertically several hundred
feet. Fishing, hiking, camping, and other primitive recreation
opportunities. Of interest to Native American groups.
|
|
Powder River (Cantonment Reno)
|
Johnson
|
SW 1/4 of Sec. 17, T.44 N., R.78
W. to S 1/2 S 1/2 of Sec. 8, T.44 N., R.78 W.
|
2
|
1993
|
R
|
H
|
Site of historic military supply
depot (Cantonment Reno and later Fort McKinney).
|
|
Powder River, Main Fork of Red
Fork
|
Johnson
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NW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec. 26, T.44
N., R.84 W. to SW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Sec. 25, T.44 N., R.84 W.
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2
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1993
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W
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S, H
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Colorful canyon. Possible escape
route for Northern Cheyenne at Dull Knife battle.
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Powder River, Middle Fork
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Washakie, Johnson
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Hazelton County Road, in Sec. 26,
T.42 N., R.86 W. to section line between SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of
Sec. 13 and NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Sec. 23, T.42 N., R.84 W.
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13
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1982/ 1993
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W, R
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S, R, G, W, H, C
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Spectacular, primitive canyon with
outstanding, scenic rock formations. Native American rock
art and sites. Class 1 fishery.
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Powder River, Middle Fork
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Johnson, Washakie
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Beaver Creek to source
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25
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1982
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S, R, G, F, W, H, C
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Deep, scenic canyon offers excellent
visibility of geologic formations; nationally important
trout fishery; wide diversity of wildlife including wintering
bald eagles and bighorn sheep as well as critical elk habitat;
Outlaw Cave and associated "Hole-in-the-Wall" from outlaw
days of Butch Cassidy; prehistoric occupation evidenced
by petroglyphs.
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Powder River, North Fork
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Johnson
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2 miles below Dull Knife reservoir
in T.47 N., R.85 W. to Sec. 36, T.46 N., R.84 W.
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10
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1993
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W
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S, R, W
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Extremely steep, scenic and primitive
canyon. Diversity of wildlife species, including elk, mountain
lion and raptors.
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Powder River, North Fork of Red
Fork
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Johnson
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Line between NW 1/4 NE 1/4 and
NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Sec. 10, T.44 N., R.85 W. to NE 1/4 SW
1/4 of Sec. 20, T.44 N., R.84 W.
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5
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1993
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W
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S, R, H
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Colorful rock and vegetation in
primitive canyon setting. Historic 1876 Dull Knife battlefield
site.
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Powder River, South Fork of Red
Fork
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Johnson
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SW 1/4 of Sec. 5, T.43 N., R.85
W. to NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Sec. 29, T.44 N., R.84 W.
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7
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1993
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W
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S, R, H
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Steep canyon walls with colorful
rock formations. Historic 1876 Dull Knife battlefield site.
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Red Creek
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Sweetwater
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Sec. 4, T.12 N., R.103 W., from
headwaters spring to Wyoming-Utah stateline and private
land
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8
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1993
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S, R
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S
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|
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Roaring Fork Creek
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Sublette
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Source to confluence with Green
River
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12
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1993
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W
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S
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The landscape elements and attractions
in the creek's corridor are highly diverse over the majority
of the river segment, owing in large part to the change
in elevation rock types from its source to its confluence
with the Green River.
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Salt River
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Lincoln
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Downstream segment to forest boundary
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1
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1993
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R
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S, R, H
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See initial comments.
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Salt River
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Lincoln
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Source to forest road 10072
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10
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1993
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W
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S, R, H
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The river's canyon offers primitive
recreation opportunities in a very scenic setting; there
is a spectacular view at the headwaters of the river, from
which 10,709 foot Mt. Wagner is dominant. The Lander Cutoff
of the Oregon Trail follows the river in its lower three
miles.
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Shoshoni River
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Big Horn
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Entire segment within Bighorn Canyon
National Recreation Area
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2
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1993
|
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W
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Important part of protected wetlands
ecosystem. Area rich in wildlife, notably waterfowl, eagles,
deer, turkey, and pheasant.
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Slough Creek
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Park
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Entire segment within Yellowstone
National Park
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16
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1993
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W, S
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S, R, F, W
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Habitat for threatened or endangered
species such as grizzly bears, peregrine falcons, and bald
eagles. One of few park streams with a robust population
of pure Yellowstone cutthroat trout.
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MT
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Snake River
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Teton
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Jackson Lake to source
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47
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1982
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S, R, F
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Lower section in wide valley, upper
in narrow canyon with some meadows and openings; nationally
important trout fishery.
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Snake River
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Lincoln, Teton
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South Park Bridge to Cabin Creek
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13
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1982/ 1993
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R
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S, R, W
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Landscape variety is distinctive,
and it attracts great numbers of visitors from all over
the world. There are several developed campground, picnic
sites, and boat launches in the river corridor to serve
floaters, fishermen, and travelers. The endangered bald
eagle is a year-round resident of this section of the river,
using it for nesting, foraging, and winter range.
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Snake River
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Lincoln, Teton
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Cabin Creek to Palisades Reservoir
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12
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1982/ 1993
|
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S, R, W
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See initial comments.
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Snake River
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Teton
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Entire segment within Yellowstone
National Park
|
42
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1993
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W
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S, R, G, F, W, H, O
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Major western waterway accessible
only by trail. Habitat for threatened or endangered species
such as bald eagles and grizzly bears. Includes Snake River
Hot Springs.
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Snake River
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Teton
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Headwaters that flow for about
7 miles through open meadows and forested hills before entering
Yellowstone National Park
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7
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1982/ 1993
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W
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H
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Headwaters of a regionally significant
river; associated with historical events that are interpreted
for international visitors.
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Snake River, Buffalo Fork
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Teton
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Turpin Meadows to Grand Teton National
Park
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12
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1993
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S
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S, R, W
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See initial comments.
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Snake River, Buffalo Fork
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Teton
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Upstream from Turpin Meadows for
55 miles
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55
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1993
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W
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S, R, W
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Over 80% if the river is in a wilderness
or primitive setting, and has a high degree of natural character.
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Soda Butte Creek
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Park
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Entire segment within Yellowstone
National Park
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16
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1993
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S
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S, G, W, H
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Passes through Icebox Canyon, a
narrow and steep-walled cut, and active travertine mound.
Historic soldier station, gamekeeper's cabin, and saloon
located in floodplain.
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MT
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Steel Creek
|
Johnson
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SW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Sec. 9 to S 1/2
SE 1/4 and S 1/2 SW 1/4 of Sec. 10, T.46 N., R.83 W.
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1
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1993
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W
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O
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Isolated, primitive canyon that
few people have ever visited.
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Sweetwater River
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Fremont, Sublette
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U.S. Highway 287 to source
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89
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1982
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S, R, W, H
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Section 5(a) study found this river
not qualified for inclusion in national system based on
length (9.5 miles) but otherwise found qualified for 'wild'
river designation; outstanding primitive recreation opportunities;
excellent wildlife habitat, potential whooping crane habitat,
rare spotted bat range; historic transportation corridor,
which contains the Oregon, Mormon, and California Trails
as well as the Pony Express, Overland Telegraph, and Overland
Stage routes; Sweetwater Canyon has notable place in history
of William H. Ashley's fur trappers; South Pass National
Historic Landmark.
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Sweetwater River
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Sweetwater
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Sec. 19, T.30 N., R.102 W., Bridger
Forest border to border private land, Sec. 26, T.28 N.,
R.100 W.
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13
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1993
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W, S, R
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S, R, H
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|
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Swift Creek
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Lincoln
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Source to Periodic Spring
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8
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1993
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W
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S, G, O
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Great degree of visual variety,
including pools, riffles, and cascades and tributary springs
that fall into the creek from steep hillsides. The primary
scenic and geologic attraction is Periodic Spring.
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Swift Creek
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Lincoln
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Periodic Spring to upper dam
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2
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1993
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R
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S, G, O
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See initial comments.
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Thorofare Creek
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Teton
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Source to Teton Wilderness boundary
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25
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1993
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W
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S, F, W, O
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Outstanding scenic features include
volcanic cliffs, cascades, narrow gorges, waterfalls, and
the broad expanses of riparian vegetation in the valley
of the lower river. Highly productive fishery for the Yellowstone
Cutthroat Trout.
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Tongue River and North and South
Forks
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Sheridan
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Dayton to sources of North and
South Forks
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50
|
1982
|
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S, R, G, F, W, H
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Deep, narrow canyons; heavily forested;
unusual and unique geologic formations; nationally important
trout fishery; critical elk and moose habitat; Connor Battlefield,
Sawyer Fight Site; historic ranches, Bozeman Trail sites.
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Tosi Creek
|
Sublette
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Source to end of primitive road.
|
12
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1993
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W
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R, G
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Contains unique features such as
an area of Karst topography, typical of limestone bedrock
eroded by water in an alpine basin, where the creek runs
underground in places.
|
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Tosi Creek
|
Sublette
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Lower three miles to confluence
with the Green River
|
3
|
1993
|
S
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R, G
|
See initial comments.
|
|
Trout Creek
|
Big Horn
|
NE 1/4 of Sec. 20, T.58 W., R.93
W. to confluence with Porcupine Creek
|
1
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, C
|
Wyoming Game and Fish Class 3 Fishery.
Similar values as Porcupine Creek.
|
|
Wiggins Fork
|
Fremont
|
East Fork Wind River to source
|
35
|
1982
|
|
S, G, W, C
|
Excellent scenery, unique braided
river; Wiggins Formation contains many agate-filled casts
of tree trunks and limbs; critical elk habitat; prehistoric
and protohistoric sheep traps.
|
|
Willow Creek
|
Lincoln, Teton
|
Source to confluence with Hoback
River
|
20
|
1993
|
W
|
R, W, O
|
Outstanding opportunity for solitude
and primitive recreation, and the area attracts visitors
from all over the country, particularly during the big game
hunting season.
|
|
Wolf Creek
|
Teton
|
From the crest of the Snake River
Range at Indian Peak to the Snake River above Palisades
Reservoir.
|
10
|
1993
|
W
|
R
|
Variety of landscapes and opportunities
for primitive recreation in a pristine setting.
|
|
Yellowstone River
|
Teton
|
Entire segment in Bridger-Teton
National Forest
|
28
|
1982/ 1993
|
W
|
S, F, W, H, O
|
Habitat for grizzly bears. Opportunities
for solitude and remoteness. Outstanding views of high peaks
that form Continental Divide.
|
|
Yellowstone River
|
Park, Teton
|
Yellowstone Lake to source
|
28
|
1982
|
|
S, R, F, W
|
Lower section meanders over gravel
bed in wide glacial valley, upper part in V-shaped valley;
outstanding primitive recreation opportunities; excellent
cutthroat trout populations; good wildlife habitat, including
the grizzly bear, a federally listed threatened species.
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