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1965 Map of Rasmussen Lakes

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Rasmussen Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Ashley National Forest dominates this mid-1960s survey, revealing a landscape defined by high-elevation glacial features and an intricate network of alpine water. The map traces the upper reaches of the Whiterocks River and its West Fork, where steep-walled basins hold clusters of small lakes. The named chain of Upper Rock Lake, Middle Rock Lake, and Lower Rock Lake sits just below the high peaks, illustrating the step-like formation of these mountain cirques.

Surface water drainage patterns are further highlighted by features like Pole Creek Sink and the nearby Pole Creek Lake, while named landmarks such as Goose Egg Peak and Pole Mtn provide vertical reference points for the area's complex topography. Historically, the inclusion of remote infrastructure like the Jeep Trail and specific water sources such as Bennion Spring and Bull Elk Creek Spring indicates the area's use for Forest Service management and seasonal grazing long before modern recreational development.