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2021 Map of Amethyst Mountain

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Amethyst Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Absaroka Range dominates this portion of Yellowstone National Park, defined by the dramatic descent into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. This landscape is marked by hydrothermal activity and complex drainage patterns, where the Yellowstone River flows northward past the eastern edge of Specimen Ridge. The high-altitude terrain is accessible via the Specimen Ridge Trl and Agate Creek Trl, which provide routes through a series of named watercourses including Deep Cr and Amethyst Cr.

Geological features are prominent throughout the quadrangle, notably the Coffee Pot Hot Springs and Rainbow Springs in the southern reaches. The prominence of Amethyst Mtn anchors the eastern boundary, overseeing a network of creeks like Wrong Cr and Shallow Cr that feed into the larger river systems. This survey captures the wilderness character of the park's interior, showing the intersection of ridge lines and riparian corridors before they reach the main canyon floor.