2021 Map of Aldrich Basin

About this map

Shoshone National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in Park County, where the massive profile of Carter Mtn rises above the drainage networks of the Absaroka Range. The topography is defined by the significant depression of Aldrich Basin and the strategic high point of Piney Pass. Access through this wilderness area is marked by a series of pack trails, including the Aldrich Creek Trl and the Piney Creek Trl, which follow the natural contours of the steep canyons and ridges. Numerous watercourses, such as Little Boulder Cr, Warhouse Cr, and Betty Cr, dissect the terrain, providing a look at the intricate hydrography that feeds into the larger regional watersheds. This survey documents the remote backcountry as it existed in the early twenty-first century, emphasizing the land's management under federal forest service jurisdiction.