2021 Map of Simpson Lake

About this map

Shoshone National Forest contains a complex network of high-altitude water bodies and alpine peaks within this Fremont County landscape. The area is defined by significant elevations, including Windy Mtn and Whiskey Mtn, which frame a high basin filled with numerous lakes. Major water features like the expansive Ross Lake and the smaller Simpson Lake serve as focal points for a series of backcountry routes. These paths, such as the Simpson Lake Trl and Ross Lake Trl, facilitate movement through the drainage basins of Jakeys Fork and W Torrey Cr. The topography reveals a transition from open parks like Salt Barrels Park to steep summits like Square Top Mtn and Shale Mtn. This collection of named lakes, including Alice Lake, Blueberry Lake, and Hidden Lake, illustrates the glaciated hydrology characteristic of the Wind River Range foothills.