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2021 Map of Crystal Falls

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Crystal Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Yellowstone National Park reveals a complex network of thermal features and high-altitude waterways in this modern topographic study. The landscape is defined by hydrothermal activity, prominently featuring Violet Springs and Terrace Hot Spring north of the sprawling Hayden Valley. These features indicate the underlying volcanic nature of the region, where water and heat interact to shape the local environment.

Major transportation and footpaths connect these natural wonders, including the Grand Loop Road - Fishing Bridge-Canyon crossing the Yellowstone River at Chittenden Bridge. Backcountry access is illustrated through several historic routes like the Mary Mountain-Nez Perce Trl and Cygnet Lakes Trl. From the heights of the Central Plateau to the namesake Crystal Falls, the map documents the delicate balance of preserved wilderness and the infrastructure required to navigate it.