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2017 Map of Cathedral Peak

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Cathedral Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Yellowstone National Park and the Shoshone National Forest meet in this high-altitude landscape within the Absaroka Range. The terrain is defined by prominent summits, including Cathedral Peak and Pyramid Peak, which overlook a network of alpine waterways such as Bear Cr and Mist Cr. This area serves as a rugged intersection of protected wilderness, where the boundary between the nation's first national park and its first national forest is marked by high ridgelines and secluded water bodies like Frost Lake.

The map details an extensive system of backcountry routes essential for navigating this wilderness, such as the Jones Cr Trail and Crow Cr Trail. These paths follow the natural drainages of Jones Cr and Crow Cr, providing access to remote landmarks like Silvertip Peak and Giant Castle Mtn. This cartographic record captures the complex topography of Park County at a time when these trails remained the primary means of traversing the high peaks of northwestern Wyoming.