2020 Map of Hummingbird Peak

About this map

Hummingbird Peak rises above a high-elevation alpine landscape within the protected boundaries of the Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone National Park. This 2020 map documents the complex drainage systems and ridges that separate several high-mountain basins, including East Fork Basin, Hummingbird Basin, and Telephone Basin. The geography is defined by its remoteness, with travel limited to primitive routes such as the Buffalo Plateau Trail, the Elk Creek Cutoff, and the Buffalo Fork Trail. Water sources are abundant across the terrain, with Buffalo Fork and Buffalo Creek carving through the valleys, while Hidden Lake provides a notable landmark east of Buffalo Butte. The map serves as a contemporary record of these high-country wilderness areas, preserving the modern alignment of backcountry trails and hydrologic features like Silver Cr and Grassy Cr as they existed at the turn of the decade.