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2017 Map of Explorer Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The high alpine summits of the Uinta Mountains define this 2017 study, where the borders of Wasatch National Forest and Ashley National Forest meet along the boundary of Summit and Duchesne counties. The landscape is dominated by glacial features and high-altitude lakes, including the cluster of Jack and Jill Lakes, Continent Lake, and the remote Ottoson Basin. Significant peaks such as Explorer Peak and Cleveland Peak anchor the topography, providing a detailed look at the drainage patterns of the Head of Rock Creek and Fall Creek.

Transportation through this wilderness is limited to non-motorized routes, most notably the Uinta Highline trail which traverses the northern ridges. Other historical paths like the Rock Creek Trail and its Rock Creek Spur provide access to high passes including Dead Horse Pass and Cyclone Pass. This map captures the region’s character as a strictly preserved wilderness environment, where the absence of roads emphasizes its role as a critical watershed and primitive recreation area.