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2012 Map of Joy Peak

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Joy Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Joy Peak dominates this high-elevation wilderness in Teton County, where a complex network of alpine lakes and meadows defines the headwaters of the Buffalo Fork. The landscape is characterized by its hydrothermal and hydrologic features, notably the North Buffalo Fork Springs and Soda Springs. These natural outflows feed into the N Buffalo Fork and Soda Fork, creating expansive wetlands such as Soda Fork Meadows and North Fork Meadows.

A series of remote water bodies, including Enos Lake, Toppan Lake, and Joy-Reak Lake, are scattered across the terrain, connected by minor drainages like Joy Cr. The lack of road infrastructure underscores the area's status as a protected natural environment during the early 21st century. Researchers can trace the drainage patterns of Clear Cr and the position of landmarks like Divide Lake and Mud Lake, which serve as key points of reference for navigating this unpopulated mountain territory.