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1986 Map of Joseph Peak

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Joseph Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Yellowstone National Park dominates this mid-1980s topographic record, specifically highlighting the high-elevation terrain of the Gallatin River headwaters. The topography is defined by significant landmarks such as Joseph Peak, Gray Peak, and the prominent Crowfoot Ridge to the south. This area serves as a critical watershed, where the North Fork Fan Creek and East Fork Fan Creek converge into Fan Creek, while the Gallatin River winds through the central valley.

A network of primitive transportation routes is visible throughout the quadrangle, primarily consisting of a Pack Trail that connects vital mountain passages like Snowshoe Pass and Fawn Pass. A lone Cabin situated near Fawn Creek suggests the limited human infrastructure in this wilderness area. Glacial history is also explicitly noted on the landscape, with a large Moraine identified near the northeastern ridges.