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2024 Map of Big Horn Peak

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Big Horn Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Big Horn Peak dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Gallatin Co and Park Co, where the peaks of the Gallatin Range overlook the northwestern corner of Yellowstone National Park. The survey illustrates a complex hydrological network defined by the Gallatin River and its numerous tributaries, including Specimen Creek and Sunlight Creek. The terrain is characterized by prominent geological features such as Specimen Ridge, Lava Butte, and Black Butte, which offer insight into the region's volcanic and erosional history.

Outdoor navigation is traced through a dense network of high-country routes like the Sky Rim Trl and Dailey Pass Trl, providing access to remote water bodies like Buffalo Horn Lake and Leech Lake. The map highlights the intersection of managed lands, from the Gallatin National Forest to the protected Lee Metcalf Wilderness, documenting the modern preservation status of these Montana and Wyoming highlands.