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2011 Map of Fridley Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Fridley Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Hyalite Reservoir and its holding structure, Middle Creek Dam, serve as the central water feature in this high-elevation landscape. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages and dramatic vertical relief, featuring peaks such as Fridley Peak and Mount Chisholm. Local recreational infrastructure is well-documented, from the Chisholm Cabin to several established sites like Blackmore Campground and Hood Creek Campground.

Waterfall enthusiasts and geologists can trace a remarkable concentration of named falls throughout the basin, including Palisade Falls, Grotto Falls, and the high-altitude Sil Vous Plait Falls. The map reveals how the drainage systems of Hyalite Creek and the East Fork Hyalite Creek dictate the placement of mountain access points and camping areas, reflecting the 21st-century balance between wilderness and resource management near the Palisade Falls Picnic Area.