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2017 Map of Lake Creek

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Lake Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Absaroka Range dominates this portion of the Shoshone National Forest, where steep drainages and high-elevation ridges define the landscape of Park County. In this remote wilderness, the drainage system is characterized by numerous seasonal and perennial flows including Lake Cr, Elizabeth Cr, and Bloom Cr. Evidence of past forest activity is noted by the naming of Burned Timber Cr, while the terrain itself rises to the heights of Wapiti Ridge and the Cut Coulee area.

Access across these mountain slopes is limited to non-motorized routes such as the Elk Fork Trail and Cabin Cr Trail, which follow the natural contours of the valleys. The absence of modern roads or permanent settlements highlights the protected nature of this forest land. Researchers can trace the path of the Cut Coulee Trail as it winds through the southern townships, providing a clear view of how this terrain was navigated in the early twenty-first century.