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2014 Map of Kidney Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Kidney Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Ashley National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape, where the Lake Fork River and Rock Creek carve through the glacial geography of the Uinta Mountains. The 2014 survey documents a network of alpine lakes, including the oddly shaped Kidney Lake, Island Lake, and the larger Moon Lake to the east. Human presence is concentrated near the water, with Moon Lake Lodge and Moon Lake Campground serving as gateways to the wilderness.

Remote outposts such as Robbins Ranch and Rock Creek Corral suggest a history of seasonal grazing or back-country operations within the mountainous terrain. Notable landmarks like Brown Duck Basin and Round Mtn rise above a series of drainages, including Miners Gulch and Peterson Gulch. The map identifies several vital water sources for travelers and livestock, including Red Bedground Spring, Cold Spring, and Fence Spring, which are scattered among the ridges and gulches of the High Uintas.