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2012 Map of Emerald Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Emerald Lake sits at the center of this high-elevation hydrographic network in Wyoming, where several prominent drainage systems originate. The terrain is defined by unique geological and topographical landmarks, including the Devils Graveyard in the south and the Petrified Forest to the west. These names suggest a landscape of significant natural curiosity, further emphasized by peaks like Lost Ranger Top and Red Tops that overlook the valley.

The water distribution is complex, with Needle Cr flowing through the north-central section while Emerald Cr and Sheep Cr carve paths through the central basin. Other alpine water bodies such as Green Lake and Sheep Lake are connected to these seasonal and perennial flows, including Frontier Cr and Burwell Cr. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents a largely undeveloped wilderness area within Fremont County.