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2017 Map of Deep Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Shoshone National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape in Park County, Wyoming, dominated by the peaks and plateau of the Beartooth Mountains. The Beartooth National Scenic Byway winds across the terrain, crossing at the prominent Beartooth Pass. This area is defined by its extensive system of alpine water bodies and drainage basins, including the cluster of Highline Trail Lakes and the deep waters of Sawtooth Lake and Deep Lake.

The map reveals an intricate network of hiking routes that suggest a long history of recreation and survey, including the Tolman Mountain Trail and the Deep Cr Trail. Distinctive geological features such as the Deep Lake Slide Area and the glacial carvings around Quintuple Peaks illustrate the active natural processes at work. From the expansive Sawtooth Meadows to the high summits of Sawtooth Mtn and Tolman Mtn, the sheet documents a wilderness area where accessibility is primarily limited to the winding scenic highway and a web of foot trails.