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2017 Map of Hurricane Mesa

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Hurricane Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Indian Peak and the high elevations of the Absaroka Range dominate this portion of the Shoshone National Forest in northwest Wyoming. The landscape is defined by the prominent Hurricane Mesa and a complex network of drainage basins, where waterways like Crandall Cr, Papoose Cr, and Closed Cr have carved through the mountainous terrain.

A robust system of backcountry routes provides evidence of how this wilderness is navigated, with the Papoose Ridge Trail and Crandall Trail following natural ridgelines and creek beds. From the isolated Brown Bear Spring to the high-altitude Hoodoo Cr Trail, these pathways indicate a region primarily used for recreation and resource management rather than permanent settlement. The survey illustrates the stark transition between steep peaks and the valley floors of the N Fork Crandall Cr.