2017 Map of Clayton Mountain

About this map

Shoshone National Forest encompasses this wilderness landscape within the Absaroka Range, where the North Fork Shoshone River carves a central path through the terrain. The topography is defined by high-elevation landmarks such as Clayton Mtn, Post Point, and Double Mtn. A network of established routes, including the Elk Fork Trail and the Clearwater Cr Trail, provides access to the backcountry and follows the natural drainages of Elk Fork and Clearwater Cr. This 2017 survey details a landscape where water determines the travel corridors, with many trails paralleling creeks like Sweetwater Creek or the Blackwater Trail / Clayton-Mount. The arrangement of these labels suggests a protected wilderness area managed for its natural resources and recreational access, far from any significant urban development.