2024 Map of Bear Lake North

About this map

Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge anchors the northern shoreline of Bear Lake, where the Idaho-Utah state line bisects the water. This 2024 map illustrates the interface between the lake’s turquoise waters and the wetland complexes of Mud Lake and Bear Lake Valley. The eastern shore is defined by the steep ascent of Lake Ridge, carved by a series of named drainages including Bee Hunt Hollow, Cooley Canyon, and Chokecherry Hollow. Small settlements and seasonal destinations such as Lifton, Bear Lake Hot Springs, and Bear Lake Sands are connected by Eastshore Rd and N Beach Rd. The presence of the Turnpike label near the hot springs points to the historical importance of this narrow corridor for travelers moving along the lake's edge. At the northwestern corner, Little Creek flows toward the marshes, highlighting the hydrologic connectivity of this high-elevation basin.