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2020 Map of Buffalo Lake NE

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Buffalo Lake NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude wilderness where the borders of Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming converge. This landscape is defined by massive geographic features like the Moose Creek Plateau and the Madison Plateau, which dominate the upper elevations between deep drainages. The map specifically captures the intersection of three major federal lands: Gallatin National Forest, Targhee National Forest, and Yellowstone National Park.

Hydrological patterns here are complex, with headwaters like N Fork Split Cr and Middle Fork Split Cr feeding the regional watershed. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail traverses the terrain, following the spine of the continent past rugged landmarks such as Black Canyon and Black Bear Canyon. This map serves as a vital record of the protected wilderness and the administrative boundaries that manage these high-country ecosystems in the early 21st century.