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2012 Map of Simpson Lake

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Simpson Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Windy Mountain and Square Top Mountain anchor this high-elevation landscape in Fremont County, where a complex network of glacial lakes and alpine drainages defines the terrain. The central hydrology is dominated by Jakeys Fork and its various tributaries, including Soapstone Cr and Moon Cr. These waters feed into a sequence of named basins such as Alice Lake, Boone Lake, and Simpson Lake, illustrating the post-glacial topography typical of the region.

Remote travel corridors like the Jakeys Fork Trl and Ross Lake Trl provide the only significant markers of human passage through this wilderness area. The southern portion of the map is particularly water-rich, featuring Old Ram Lakes, Snowband Lake, and the expansive Ross Lake at the foot of Middle Mountain. This 2012 survey details the intricate drainage patterns of Wasson Cr and Torrey Cr, capturing the landscape before any contemporary shifts in snowpack and water levels occurred.