2017 Map of Snow Lake

About this map

Shoshone National Forest encompasses this high-elevation portion of the Absaroka Range, where the headwaters of the Wiggins Fork river system carve through the Wyoming wilderness. The landscape is defined by dramatic peaks such as Coffman Butte, Crescent Top, and Norton Point, which overlook a network of alpine drainages. Water is a central feature of this terrain, from the namesake Snow Lake near the northern boundary to the lower Elk Lake and the wide expanse of Caldwell Basin. A historical reliance on primitive travel is evident in the established backcountry routes, including the Wiggins Fork Trail, Emerald Lake Trail, and Indian Point Trail. These paths follow the natural contours of the land, connecting landmarks like Lincoln Point and crossing numerous mountain streams such as Bug Creek and Frontier Creek.