2011 Map of Blacktail Deer Creek

About this map

The Yellowstone River flows along the northern edge of this high-elevation landscape, where the confluence of several major drainages defines the local topography. This 2011 survey illustrates the hydrological network formed by Blacktail Deer Creek, Oxbow Creek, and Lupine Creek as they traverse the Blacktail Deer Plateau. The map highlights important navigational and natural landmarks, including Blacktail Bridge and the cascading waters of Wraith Falls in the west. To the east, the terrain rises toward the prominent elevation of Prospect Peak. Several distinct water bodies, such as Crevice Lake in the north and the tucked-away Phantom Lake near the central roadway, provide specific points of reference for researchers and outdoorsmen. The absence of dense residential development reflects the area's role as a managed natural environment, focusing instead on the intersection of water, terrain, and the few established access routes that cross this plateau.