2015 Map of Elkhorn Peak

About this map

Shoshone National Forest dominates this section of the Absaroka Range, defined by high-elevation ridges and deep glacial valleys. The drainage system is anchored by the winding Sunlight Creek and its many tributaries, including Little Sunlight Cr and Dead Indian Cr. This landscape is primarily managed for conservation and recreation, with Sunlight Rd providing the primary access point into the heart of the Sunlight Basin. Local nomenclature reflects the land's topographical diversity through several named gulches and ridges, such as Painter Gulch, Huff Gulch, and Little Bald Ridge. At the center of the sheet, Elkhorn Peak stands as a prominent landmark, while Deweys Gateway serves as a notable pass or transition point between the drainages of the Absaroka Range. The map documents the intricate network of canyons and high peaks that characterize this corner of the Wyoming wilderness.