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2020 Map of Bridger Lake

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Bridger Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Wyoming-Utah border divides this high-elevation landscape within the Wasatch National Forest, where the headwaters of the Smiths Fork and Henrys Fork systems begin their descent. Water management and recreation define the modern character of the terrain, centered around Stateline Reservoir and its namesake, Bridger Lake. The map reveals a complex network of multi-use pathways, including the Dead Horse Atv T and the Sargent Lake Bike trail, reflecting the area's transition into a primary destination for seasonal back-country travel.

Open meadows and parks break the timbered slopes, often bearing names tied to early grazing and geographic landmarks. From the expansive Big Meadows in the southeast to China Meadows and Johnson Meadows further north, these openings provide critical points of reference. The presence of Grahams Reservoir and Sargent Lake underscores the vital role of high-mountain hydrology in the arid west, while Dahlgreen Ridge stands as a prominent natural boundary between the river forks.