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2020 Map of Explorer Peak

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Explorer Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

High-altitude basins and remote alpine lakes define this 2020 landscape where the Wasatch National Forest meets the Ashley National Forest. The terrain is anchored by massive geological features such as Explorer Peak and Brown Duck Mtn, with the boundary between Summit and Duchesne counties running through the northern sector. A complex network of water bodies, including Sea Lion Lake, Francis Lake, and the cluster of Rock Lakes, feeds into various branches of Rock Creek.

Long-distance hikers and backcountry researchers can trace the path of the Uinta Highline, which traverses the northern heights through Dead Horse Pass. The map details specialized landforms like the Ottoson Basin and Squaw Basin, which illustrate the high-mountain drainage patterns of this wilderness. The presence of several named passes, including Cyclone Pass and Tworoose Pass, highlights the established routes through these high divides, connecting disparate lake basins and creek forks.