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2015 Map of Joy Peak

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Joy Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Teton National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape, where the headwaters of the N Buffalo Fork and Soda Fork rivers emerge from the alpine terrain. This area is defined by its complex hydrology, featuring numerous isolated mountain lakes such as Toppan Lake, Joy Peak Lake, and Divide Lake. The presence of Soda Springs and North Buffalo Fork Springs indicates the geothermal activity characteristic of this region of Wyoming.

Transport and navigation through this wilderness are primarily via long-established pathways like the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. These routes connect remote areas like North Fork Meadows and Soda Fork Meadows, providing access through the passes surrounding Joy Peak and Soda Mtn. The map documents a network of specialized routes including the N Buffalo Fork Trail and the Soda Fork Cutoff, which facilitate movement between the drainages of the North Buffalo Fork and Clear Cr.