2017 Map of Porcupine Creek

About this map

The Lander Trail and the Oregon Trail Lander Cutoff bisect the northern half of this landscape, marking a historic corridor of westward migration through what is now the Bridger National Forest. This high-elevation terrain is defined by the drainage systems of Porcupine Creek and Hobble Creek, which flow through deep canyons and beneath prominent features like Buckskin Knoll and Porcupine Ridge. In the southeastern corner, a cluster of high-altitude water bodies including Lake Alice, Crystal Lake, and Spring Lake sit under the shadow of Lake Mountain. The presence of the Lake Alice Overlook and various forest roads like Smiths Fork Rd indicate the area's modern role for recreation and conservation, while the enduring paths of the historic emigrant trails provide a direct link to nineteenth-century transit history.