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1980 Map of Rock Lake Peak

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Rock Lake Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Bridger National Forest land dominates this high-altitude landscape, centered on the prominent spire of Rock Lake Peak. The topography is defined by a dense network of glacial basins and deep drainages, including Steves Canyon and Dry Canyon, which channel snowmelt into various forks of the Willow Creek and Swift Creek systems. This map captures the area as it was recorded in the mid-1970s, showcasing a terrain where human presence is marked almost exclusively by an extensive network of Pack Trails.

Remote alpine water bodies such as Rock Lake, Lake Barstow, and the South Three Forks Lakes appear as turquoise pockets amidst the contour lines, providing essential reference points for high-country navigation. High-altitude crossings like Mc Dougal Pass link the watersheds of Strawberry Creek and the North Fork Willow Creek, illustrating the natural travel corridors used by packers and forest rangers before more modern infrastructure reached these isolated peaks.