2020 Map of Kidney Lake

About this map

Ashley National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in the Uinta Mountains, where a complex network of alpine basins and drainages forms the headwaters of the Lake Fork River. The geography is defined by a dense concentration of glacial lakes, including Kidney Lake, Island Lake, and the larger Moon Lake in the east. This era of land management emphasizes recreational access and hydrological monitoring, evidenced by the infrastructure at Miners Gulch and the inclusion of numerous named springs such as Red Bedground Spring and Cold Spring. Connectivity across the ridgelines is maintained through primitive routes like the Atwine Cutoff and Tworoose Pass, which link the Brown Duck Basin with adjacent canyons. These features illustrate the area's dual role as both a protected wilderness and a critical water source for the region.