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2017 Map of Lamar Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Yellowstone National Park reveals its dramatic geological and hydrological character in this contemporary survey of the Absaroka Range. The landscape is dominated by the confluence of major waterways and high-altitude features like the Buffalo Plateau and Specimen Ridge. The northern reach of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is visible at the southwestern edge, while the Lamar River winds through its namesake Lamar Canyon and into the broad Lamar Valley.

Modern access and historical routes are detailed, including the NE Entrance Road and more specialized pathways such as Soldier's Trail and the Slough Creek Trail. Small alpine features like McBride Lake and various drainages including Quartz Cr and Amethyst Cr highlight the intricate water network feeding into the Yellowstone River. The presence of the Slough Creek Campground Road indicates the area's ongoing importance for park infrastructure and recreation.