[5] The dam connected to the power house located at the Rise via a 3,145 foot long riveted-steel pipeline with a diameter of between 30 and 26 inches.

[6] The two wheels were controlled by two separate Lombard oil-pressure governors which were connected to a 150-kilowatt 3 phase 60 cycle alternating-current generator operating at 2,300 volts.

[6] The power was transmitted at 11,000 volts over a copper circuit suspended by cedar poles to Lander and South Pass City as well as some oil extraction projects in the area.

[4] The Madison Limestone Formation was carved by glacial movement, leaving extensive underground fissures and steep cliff walls.

[7] The exact route of the passage is unknown, and dye tests have shown that the water takes over 2 hours to make its 1/4-mile underground journey.

[9] Wildlife, including prairie rattlesnakes, bull snakes, mule deer, and yellow-bellied marmots, is diverse and abundant in the area.

[3] Above the canyon there are several lakes and other recreational areas such as Worthen Meadow Reservoir which offer access to trails and additional camping.

The climate in the canyon is consistent with the surrounding area with warm dry summers and cold winters with snow.

Townsend Creek is a SNOTEL weather station located roughly halfway between Worthen Meadow Reservoir and Frye Lake at an altitude of 8700 feet (2652 m).

Townsend Creek has a subalpine climate (Köppen Dfc), with long, cold winters and short, mild summers.