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2014 Map of Rasmussen Lakes

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Rasmussen Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Ashley National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in the Uinta Mountains, where a chain of glacial waters including Rasmussen Lakes, Cirque Lake, and Point Lake sit nested below Goose Egg Peak. The drainage patterns here are defined by the W Fork Whiterocks River and Pole Cr, the latter of which features the notable Pole Creek Sink. This hydrological network supported early seasonal use of the area, evidenced by landmarks like Bennion Park and Davis Park.

High-country geography is further detailed through a series of namesake springs, such as Lucky Spring and Bennion Spring, which provide critical water points in the rugged terrain. The map tracks the descent of the water from Upper Rock Lake through Lower Rock Lake into the deeper basin of Big Bend Hollow. These features illustrate the complex alpine topography and the interconnected nature of the region's watersheds during the early 21st century.