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2017 Map of Alpine Lake

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Alpine Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Wind River Range dominates this high-altitude landscape where the Continental Divide forms the boundary between the Shoshone National Forest and Bridger National Forest. This 2017 survey details a glaciated wilderness defined by complex drainages, including the headwaters of Bull Lake Cr and its various forks. The map reveals a dense network of alpine water bodies, from the centrally located Alpine Lake to the scattered Milky Lakes and Big Milky Lake in the north.

Topographic relief is extreme, featuring prominent landforms such as Milky Ridge, Windy Ridge, and the distinct summit of Windy Peak. The transition between Fremont and Sublette counties follows the crest of the divide, illustrating the primary geographic barrier of the region. The absence of roads or permanent settlements underscores the protected, primitive nature of this terrain within the national forest system.