2015 Map of Buffalo Meadows

About this map

Yellowstone National Park terrain defines this section of Teton County, Wyoming, dominated by thermal features and expansive high-country meadows. The landscape is marked by the presence of Imperial Geyser situated near the landmark Twin Buttes. These geographic markers illustrate the geothermal activity inherent to this specific corner of the park, where drainage systems like Sentinel Cr and Fairy Cr cut through the high-elevation flats. The southern portion of the map is anchored by the eponymous Buffalo Meadows, a natural clearing that stands in contrast to the surrounding ridges and timberline. This 2015 U.S. Geological Survey representation provides a detailed record of the hydrography and terrain before subsequent ecological shifts, offering an exact view of the namesake Sentinel Meadows and its surrounding watershed.