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2011 Map of Hazard Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Hazard Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Grass Mountains dominate this high-elevation landscape, where a dense concentration of glacial lakes and mountain streams forms the headwaters of the regional drainage system. The map showcases a recreation-focused geography, centered on the Hazard Lake Campground and the access provided by Hazard Lake Rd. This road serves as the primary artery for reaching landmarks like the Lloyds Lake Overlook, which provides vantage points over the numerous alpine water bodies such as Lake Serene and Big Hazard Lake.

Hydrographic patterns reveal a network of named creeks, including Hard Creek and Vance Creek, which carve through features like Hard Creek Meadow and the Hard Creek Basin. The sheer density of distinctively named water bodies—from Coffee Cup Lake to Disappointment Lake—suggests a landscape well-traversed by packers and hikers. The presence of Upper Hazard Lake and the Grass Mountain Lakes cluster further highlights the complex topography of this Idaho wilderness.