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2017 Map of Lake Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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Yellowstone National Park dominates this 2017 survey, where the northeastern shoreline of Yellowstone Lake meets a complex network of geothermal and hydrological features. The landscape transitions from the broad waters of Mary Bay and the isolated Pelican Roost to the high elevations of Stonetop Mtn and the Sulphur Hills. This area is defined by its thermal activity, evidenced by Vermilion Springs, Beach Springs, and Steamboat Springs along the lake's edge.

Backcountry access is documented through an extensive system of established routes, including the Thorofare Trail, Pelican Valley Trail, and the Astringent Creek Trail. These paths trace the drainage of Pelican Creek through the Pelican Valley, a key corridor for wildlife and geothermal exploration. The survey also captures the eastern approach via the East Entrance Road, which skirts Indian Pond and climbs toward the namesake Lake Butte, providing a detailed look at the interface between managed park infrastructure and the primitive wilderness of the interior.