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2015 Map of Crater Lake

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Crater Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Teton National Forest encompasses the high-elevation terrain of this quadrangle, where the Absaroka Range and distinctive peaks like Soda Mtn and Smokehouse Mtn define the watershed. The map documents a complex network of glacial and alpine water features, including the eponymous Crater Lake and the high-altitude Tri-county Lake situated at a unique jurisdictional junction. This wilderness landscape is primarily accessible via a system of traditional routes, most notably the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.

The hydrography of the region is centered on the Soda Fork and N Buffalo Fork, with the North Fork Falls and Big Springs marking significant points of interest along the watercourses. Broad alpine openings such as Nowlin Meadow and Upper Nowlin Meadow provide clearings within the timbered slopes. The map also delineates the meeting of Teton, Fremont, and Park counties, offering a precise look at these backcountry boundaries as they stood in 2015.