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2021 Map of Blacktail Deer Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Yellowstone National Park dominates this high-altitude landscape, where the Washburn Range rises toward Folsom Peak and Prospect Peak. The northern boundary is defined by the Black Canyon of the Yellowstone, a dramatic gorge where the Yellowstone River flows past Crevice Lake. This 2021 survey documents the intricate network of backcountry trails and roads that provide access to the interior, including the Blacktail Deer Creek Trl and the Blacktail Plateau Ski Trl.

The terrain transitions from the water-rich drainage of Blacktail Deer Cr and Lupine Cr to the elevated timberlands of the Blacktail Plateau. Significant landmarks for navigation and park management are identified, such as the Blacktail Bridge and the secluded Phantom Lake. The map details the modern alignment of the Grand Loop Road, Tower-Mammoth as it winds through this protected wilderness near the Wyoming and Montana border.