2015 Map of Raid Lake

About this map

Bridger National Forest defines this high-altitude landscape in the Wind River Range, where a complex network of glacial lakes and alpine drainage systems dominates the terrain. The central high point of Mitchells Nipple overlooks a cluster of water bodies including Raid Lake, South Fork Lake, and Dream Lake. Transportation through this wilderness is restricted to non-motorized routes like the Highline and Lowline trails, which track the varying elevations of the plateau. The hydrology of the region is notably intricate, with Boulder Creek and its southern and middle forks carving through the northern section, while Sylvan Creek feeds a chain of alpine pools such as Upper Sylvan Lake and Lower Sylvan Lake. This 2015 survey details a remote ecosystem where geological features like Knob Lakes and the expansive Scab Creek area remain largely untouched by permanent settlement.