2017 Map of Elkhorn Peak

About this map

Elkhorn Peak serves as a prominent high point in this 2017 survey of the high-elevation backcountry within the Shoshone National Forest. This section of the Absaroka Range is characterized by a network of drainage systems and high ridges, including Little Bald Ridge and Sunlight Basin. The map documents a geography of deep gulches such as Painter Gulch, Beem Gulch, and Huff Gulch, which funnel water into Sunlight Cr and Dead Indian Cr. Human presence is primarily indicated by a system of primitive routes and pack trails, notably the Elk Horn Trail and the Gravel Bar Trail. Landmarks like Deweys Gateway suggest traditional passage points through the mountain terrain, while the alignment of Sunlight Rd provides the primary access corridor into this wilderness area.