2021 Map of Buffalo Meadows

About this map

Yellowstone National Park reveals a landscape defined by geothermal activity and high-elevation hydrology in this modern topographic survey of Teton County. The map is centered on the expansive Buffalo Meadows and the marshy reaches of Sentinel Meadows, where the drainages of Sentinel Cr and Fairy Cr converge. These wetlands are punctuated by thermal features such as Imperial Geyser, located near the base of the prominent Twin Buttes. The cartography documents the preservation of this wilderness area, highlighting the restricted access provided by backcountry routes like the Fairy Creek Trl. The survey captures the intricate contouring of the plateau, illustrating the relationship between geyser basins and the surrounding ridges within the National Park Service boundaries.