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2012 Map of Lake Helen

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Lake Helen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Bomber Mountain and the high alpine terrain of Johnson County define this 2012 survey, where the glacial landscape is dominated by a complex network of granite peaks and water bodies. The map details a primitive recreational infrastructure at the edge of the wilderness, anchored by the West Tensleep Campground near West Tensleep Lake. From this point, trails and natural corridors like Florence Pass provide the primary means of movement through the high country, connecting alpine basins such as Medicine Park and Elk Park.

The hydrography of the region is notably intricate, with a concentration of lakes including Lake Helen, Mistymoon Lake, and the Lost Twin Lakes. These water sources feed into numerous drainages such as Paint Rock Cr and W Tensleep Cr, which have carved deep features like Florence Canyon over time. This map serves as a vital record of the remote backcountry geography at the start of the 21st century.