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2011 Map of Casino Lakes

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Casino Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Salmon River flows through the northwestern corner of this Custer County wilderness, serving as a primary drainage for a network of alpine creeks. The landscape is defined by its verticality, rising from the riverbanks toward high peaks like Lookout Mountain and Prospect Point. This 2011 survey documents a high-altitude water system where Big Casino Creek, Little Casino Creek, and Rough Creek carve deep through the terrain.

Remote water bodies, including the namesake Casino Lakes, Garland Lakes, and Rough Lake, occupy the high basins, providing a clear picture of the region's hydrological patterns. The presence of the Salmon River Campground near Grover Gulch indicates the intersection of recreational access with this otherwise primitive backcountry. For the researcher or geographer, the map provides precise locations for specific drainages such as Midwinter Creek, Steep Creek, and Boundary Creek, which may be relevant for local historical or environmental studies.