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2015 Map of Amethyst Mountain

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Amethyst Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Yellowstone National Park reveals its dramatic geological and hydrothermal character in this 2015 survey, centered on the high ridges between the Yellowstone River and the eastern wilderness. The landscape is defined by the massive volcanic and sedimentary formations of the Absaroka Range, where Amethyst Mtn and Specimen Ridge dominate the horizon. This high-country terrain is notable for its active thermal features, including the remote Rainbow Springs and the aptly named Coffee Pot Hot Springs.

The hydrography of the region is a complex web of drainage systems, with Quartz Cr, Agate Cr, and Amethyst Cr cutting deep into the plateaus. For hikers and wilderness researchers, the map traces the critical transit routes of the early 21st century, most notably the Specimen Ridge Trail and Agate Creek Trail. These paths provide access to the edge of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, offering a detailed view of the park's interior before the convergence of these varied mountain creeks.