2021 Map of Meadowlark Lake

About this map

The Bighorn National Forest landscape across the Big Horn, Johnson, and Washakie county lines is defined by a high-elevation drainage network centered on Tensleep Reservoir. This 2021 survey illustrates a wilderness defined by its named parks and alpine basins, including Bear Park, Deer Park, and Sitting Bull Park. The hydrology is complex, with Middle Tensleep Cr and W Tensleep Cr feeding into the larger reservoir system. Recreational and historical access is marked by an extensive trail network, featuring the Highline Trl and the Lake Creek Atv Trl. From the heights of Bald Ridge to the waters of Lake McLain and Maybelle Lake, the map captures a modern view of this primitive backcountry as it remains managed for public use and conservation.