2021 Map of Hurricane Mesa

About this map

Hurricane Mesa stands as a prominent geographic feature in this high-elevation landscape within the Shoshone National Forest. Part of the wider Absaroka Range, the area is defined by sharp topographic relief and a network of drainages and seasonal water sources like Brown Bear Spring. The map documents a sophisticated system of primitive access routes, including the Closed Creek Trl and Papoose Ridge Trl, which navigate the steep terrain between Indian Peak and the various forks of the Crandall Cr. These trails signify the enduring importance of traditional backcountry travel ways in one of the nation's earliest protected wilderness regions. The map further details the hydrology of the area, tracing the courses of N Fork Crandall Cr and Hoodoo Cr through the deep canyons.