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1967 Map of Lake Helen

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Lake Helen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Bighorn National Forest defines this high-altitude landscape in the Cloud Peak area, where massive peaks and alpine lakes dictate the geography. The map centers on the drainage of West Tensleep Creek and Paint Rock Creek, showing a network of historic trails that provided the only access through these summits in the late 1960s. Bomber Mountain and Mather Peaks tower over dozens of glacial basins, including Lake Helen, Mistymoon Lake, and the remote Golden Lakes.

A notable path for mountain travel, the Solitude Trail crosses Florence Pass at over 11,000 feet, connecting the high basins between the Big Horn and Johnson County line. Evidence of early recreation and seasonal use appears at Medicine Cabin Park and several primitive campgrounds. The survey detail records the complex hydrography of the region, from the Last Twin Lakes in the southeast to Summit Lake on the northern boundary.