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2017 Map of Joseph Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Yellowstone National Park encompasses this high-elevation landscape in the Gallatin Range, where the headwaters of the Gallatin River emerge. The terrain is defined by prominent summits such as Joseph Peak and Gray Peak, which tower over a network of established backcountry routes. The Fawn Pass Trail and Bighorn Pass Trail traverse the western portion of the park, connecting several geographic milestones including Fawn Pass and Snowshoe Pass.

A distinct pattern of drainage is visible as Fan Creek and its tributaries, such as E Fork Fan Creek and Stellaria Creek, carve through the mountainous topography toward the northwest. To the south, Crowfoot Ridge provides a significant landform near the Grayling Creek drainage. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents the intersection of these traditional wilderness corridors and the hydrography of the upper Gallatin watershed.