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2015 Map of Hunter Peak

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Hunter Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Hunter Peak stands as a prominent high point within the Shoshone National Forest, overlooking a complex system of drainage and alpine terrain. This area of the Absaroka Range is defined by the deep incisions of the Clarks Fork Yellowstone River and its numerous tributaries, including the substantial Crandall Creek and its northern fork. The topography is dominated by massive landforms like Hurricane Mesa, where the high plateau gives way to steep slopes and narrow gulches such as Oliver Gulch.

Modern access and land use are evident through a network of secondary roads and forest lanes, including Lodgepole Creek Road and Crandall Park Lane. These routes follow the natural corridors carved by water bodies like Lodgepole Creek and Hoodoo Creek, illustrating how human infrastructure adapts to the high-elevation environment. The map details the transition from riparian zones to high-altitude mesas, providing a clear picture of the land's hydrology from Blacktail Creek in the north to Little Sunlight Creek in the south.