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1987 Map of Dillworth Bench

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Dillworth Bench
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Shoshone National Forest lands dominate this high-altitude landscape, where the Clarks Fork Yellowstone River carves a deep path through The Box Canyon. The topography is defined by significant elevations like Sugarloaf Mountain and Antelope Mountain, which overlook the expansive Sunlight Basin and the plateau of Dillworth Bench. This 1987 survey shows a region largely preserved for recreation and wilderness management, featuring the Sunlight Picnic Area and a remote Landing Strip north of Landing Strip.

A network of drainage systems including Sunlight Creek, Elk Creek, and Russell Creek feeds into the river valley, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Sunlight Basin floor. The presence of a Transmission Line and a Radio tower near Sunlight Creek highlights the thin infrastructure supporting this isolated mountain territory. For the local historian or outdoorsman, these details record the established trails and landmarks like Badger Spring and Leaning Tree as they existed in the late twentieth century.