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1991 Map of Lake Creek

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Lake Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Wapiti Ridge dominates the southern half of this high-altitude landscape, located within the protected boundaries of the Shoshone National Forest and the Washakie Wilderness. The hydrology of the area is defined by the northward-flowing Elk Fork, which collects numerous tributaries like Cabin Creek and Bloom Creek as it carves through the steep terrain. Notable landmarks include the dramatic Rampart Falls and the deeply incised Bear Gulch in the northern reaches of the quadrangle.

While largely devoid of permanent human settlements, the map illustrates a network of drainage patterns and topographical landmarks essential for backcountry navigation. The southern slopes of the ridge are marked by the Cut Coulee and various unnamed Falls, reflecting the verticality of the Absaroka Range. This 1991 revision provides a clear record of the area's natural features as they existed prior to the turn of the century.