2015 Map of Jim Smith Peak

About this map

Jim Smith 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 its drainage systems, with the Clarks Fork Yellowstone River cutting a significant path through the terrain. The northern reaches are dotted with high-country water bodies including Big Moose Lake, the Crazy Lakes, and Little Moose Lake. Human passage through this wilderness is largely restricted to the Beartooth National Scenic Byway, which follows the river corridor. A complex network of named tributaries, such as Jim Smith Cr, Onemile Cr, and N Fork Crandall Cr, feeds the primary river, illustrating the hydrological character of the high Shoshone. The map also identifies local landmarks like Squaw Peak and several smaller streams including Crazy Cr and Tough Cr.