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2018 Map of Lake Helen

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Lake Helen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Bighorn National Forest defines this high-altitude landscape along the border of Big Horn and Johnson counties. The area is a network of alpine hydrology, where headwaters like W Tensleep Creek and North Clear Creek originate from dozens of glacial basins. Notable peaks such as Bomber Mountain and Mather Peaks loom over a series of high-elevation water bodies, including Lake Helen, Mistymoon Lake, and the Lost Twin Lakes.

Backcountry travel is centered on the Solitude Loop trail, which provides the primary access through Florence Pass and past landmarks like Medicine Park. The transition from the steep drainages of Florence Canyon to the broader flats of Elk Park illustrates the varied mountain topography. This 2018 survey captures the region's established trail systems and preserved wilderness character, documenting the precise locations of remote camps and crossings like the W Ten Cutoff.