2017 Map of Darwin Peak

About this map

Teton National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape, where the headwaters of the Gros Ventre River begin their descent through deep glacial basins. The terrain is defined by prominent summits such as Darwin Peak and Black Peak, which tower over a network of alpine waters including Chateau Lake and the cluster known as Six Lakes. This 2017 survey details a wilderness environment largely shaped by water and rock, where drainage systems like Goosewing Creek and Jagg Creek carve through the ridges. The presence of the Upper Falls Cut-Off suggests established routes through the mountainous pass, connecting the rugged heights of Sportsman Ridge with the meadows of Grizzly Basin. This area provides a specialized look at the hydrology of northwestern Wyoming, where the Dry Fork (Brewster Lake) and other tributaries feed the larger river systems that define the region's geography.