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2017 Map of Turquoise Lake

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Turquoise Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Teton National Forest encompasses this high-elevation terrain in Teton County, characterized by a complex network of ridgelines and watercourses. Central to the area is Turquoise Lake, a prominent alpine feature situated at the convergence of several drainages, including Granite Cr and the Turquoise Lake Cut-Off. To the north, Goodwin Lake sits beneath the heights of Table Mtn, while Cache Peak and Pinnacle Peak define the southern skyline.

Historically significant trails and primitive roads such as the Granite Highline and the Flat Creek Cutoff trace the contours of the land, providing access through the drainages of Flat Creek and Horse Creek. These routes demonstrate how the geography of the Gros Ventre range dictated early access to the backcountry for forestry and resource management. The map details a landscape where water is the primary sculptor, from the W Fork Crystal Cr. in the northeast to Little Granite Cr in the south.