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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 defines the character of this high-altitude landscape in Lincoln County, where the terrain is dominated by steep ridges and glacial basins. The topographic survey centers on Rock Lake Peak and the nearby Rock Lake, highlighting a primitive transportation network consisting primarily of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails. These routes provide the only access through the difficult topography of Mc Dougal Pass and the drainage systems of Willow Creek and Strawberry Creek.

Watersheds are a defining feature of the area, with the headwaters of Swift Creek and the North Fork Swift Creek carving deep into the western slopes. To the south and east, the presence of South Three Forks Lakes, Lake Barstow, and Three Forks Creek suggests a high-mountain environment where water and granite intersect. This 1980 edition documents the area before modern developments, preserving the layout of remote landmarks such as Steves Canyon and Cabin Creek Peak during a period of forest management and wilderness preservation.