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2015 Map of Ink Wells

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Ink Wells
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Shoshone National Forest contains the high alpine reaches of the Wind River Range within this 2015 topographic survey. The landscape is defined by its dramatic glacial hydrology, where water travels from Torrey Peak and Dinwoody Peak through a network of connected basins including Golden Lake, Star Lake, and Florence Lake. These waters eventually feed into major drainage systems such as Dinwoody Creek and the Downs Fork.

High-altitude meadows and flats offer rare level ground amidst the peaks, notably at Shangrila Meadows, Big Meadows, and Burro Flat. Historical and geographical interest is concentrated around named points like Scenic Pass and the namesake Ink Wells. The map also captures the remote Bomber Lake and the expansive Goat Flat, illustrating a wilderness area where natural features remain the primary landmarks for navigation and land management.