2017 Map of Hummingbird Peak

About this map

Hummingbird Peak rises as a central landmark within this high-elevation landscape where the Gallatin National Forest meets the northern boundary of Yellowstone National Park. This 2017 survey details the complex alpine drainage systems of the Absaroka Range, tracing the headwaters of Buffalo Creek and the E Fork Hellroaring Cr. The map reveals a wild, roadless interior defined by significant topographic basins like East Fork Basin and Elk Creek Basin. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the Buffalo Plateau, a massive feature dissected by high-altitude paths such as the Buffalo Plateau Trail and the Buffalo Fork Trail. Small alpine water bodies, including Hidden Lake, are tucked into the high ridges, illustrating the transition from forested slopes to rocky summits like Buffalo Butte.