2021 Map of Beach Lake

About this map

Yellowstone National Park terrain dominates this survey of the high plateau country within Teton and Park counties. The topography is defined by the Central Plateau and the broad opening of Hayden Valley to the northeast, where thermal activity is evidenced by Highland Hot Springs. Hydrological patterns show numerous drainage systems originating near the continental divide, including Alum Cr, Trout Cr, and Arnica Cr. These waters converge near significant alpine bodies like Beach Lake and the smaller Dryad Lake. The historical route of the Mary Mountain-Nez Perce Trl traverses the north, crossing Nez Perce Cr near the prominent rise of Mary Mtn. The map captures the specialized geography of the park's interior, where ancient trails follow natural corridors through a landscape of geothermal features and high-altitude valleys.