2017 Map of Pocket Creek Lake

About this map

Big Sandy sits at the southern edge of this landscape, where the high plains meet the transition into the Bridger National Forest. The area is defined by a series of high-altitude landmarks, including Chimney Butte and Aspen Butte, which overlook a complex network of waterways feeding into the E Fork River. This 2017 survey details a remote pocket of Sublette County dominated by glacial lakes and creek systems. To the north, Cottonwood Lake, Jim Lake, and Pocket Cr Lake serve as key hydrological features within the forest boundary. The map illustrates a network of primitive access routes, such as Pocket Creek Rd and the Big Sandy Elkhorn Rd, which trace the drainage basins of Irish Canyon Cr and Muddy Cr. These paths highlight the intersection of public land management and the rugged topography of western Wyoming.