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1986 Map of Lake Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The northeastern reaches of Yellowstone Lake dominate this landscape, where the waters of Mary Bay meet a complex hydrothermal environment. Thermal features are prominent along the shoreline and inland, marked by Steamboat Springs, Butte Springs, and the Ebro Springs near the Sulphur Hills. This transition from aquatic to terrestrial highlights the geothermal activity central to the region's character, with Turbid Springs feeding into the nearby Turbid Lake.

Inland, the vast Pelican Valley provides a distinct break from the surrounding heights of Stonetop Mountain and Lake Butte. The topography is etched by Pelican Creek and Thistle Creek, while human presence is indicated by a Trailer Park, a Campground, and a network of Pack Trails. The presence of Sewage Disposal Ponds near the Yellowstone River suggests the infrastructure required to support park visitors during the mid-1980s.