2017 Map of Francs Peak

About this map

Francs Peak stands as the highest point in this section of the Absaroka Range, overlooking a high-altitude landscape defined by deep basins and narrow ridges. The map documents the headwaters of the Greybull River and Wood River, illustrating a drainage system that has historically shaped travel and mining access through the mountains. An industrial presence is marked by the Mattice Tunnel near the head of the Wood River, reflecting the mineral exploration that once drew people into these remote reaches of the Shoshone National Forest. High-elevation crossings like Greybull Pass and various named routes, including the Greybull River Trail and Kirwin Tr, suggest a network of movement through the Galena Basin and Brown Basin that predates modern infrastructure, preserving the topographic character of this Park County wilderness.