2017 Map of Amethyst Mountain

About this map

Specimen Ridge and the towering heights of Amethyst Mtn dominate this high-altitude landscape within Yellowstone National Park. The topography reveals a complex network of drainage basins feeding the Yellowstone River, which carves through the southwestern corner of the sheet at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. This area of the Absaroka Range is characterized by its geothermal and hydrological diversity, featuring Coffee Pot Hot Springs and the secluded Rainbow Springs near Wrong Cr. Backcountry access is documented through established routes like the Specimen Ridge Trail and Agate Creek Trail, which navigate the steep elevations between major watercourses such as Agate Cr and Deep Cr. The map provides a detailed view of the natural forest boundaries and creek systems that define this protected wilderness.