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1986 Map of Crystal Falls

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Crystal Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Solfatara Plateau and the Central Plateau dominate this 1986 survey of the heart of Yellowstone National Park. This landscape is defined by its thermal features and water systems, where Violet Springs feeds into Violet Creek before reaching the larger Alum Creek drainage. The map captures a high-altitude wilderness shaped by volcanic history and glacial activity, visible in the cluster of lakes including Wolf Lake, Grebe Lake, and Cascade Lake.

Hydrographic patterns are clearly delineated, tracing the Gibbon River in the northwest and the prominent Yellowstone River in the east. Notable landmarks for the backcountry traveler include the Crystal Falls and several meadows such as Virginia Meadows and Cascade Meadows. Human infrastructure is sparse but present, shown through a network of Pack Trails and isolated facilities like a Sub Station and Campground near the river canyon.