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2012 Map of Downs Mountain

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Downs Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Downs Mountain and its surrounding high-altitude terrain dominate this 2012 survey, which documents a complex glacial landscape in Wyoming's Wind River Range. The map captures several active ice masses, including the expansive Continental Glacier, Downs Glacier, and Connie Glacier. These features feed a network of alpine water systems, such as Downs Fork and Clear Cr, which flow through dramatic topographic shifts like No Mans Pass and Bear Basin.

Several named peaks and high plateaus define the horizon, from the prominent Torrey Peak and Yukon Peak to the broad expanse of Ram Flat. The map also identifies numerous high-country lakes, including Dads Lake, Ross Lake, and Mile Long Lake, which are characteristic of this glaciated environment. This record provides a modern baseline of the region's ice coverage and drainage patterns, which are essential for understanding the hydrological history of the area.