2021 Map of Lava Mountain

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude landscape where the Teton National Forest meets the Shoshone National Forest. This section of the Wyoming range is defined by massive landforms like Lava Mountain and Two Ocean Mountain, which serve as the headwaters for a complex network of alpine streams including the Wind River, North Fork Fish Creek, and Lava Creek. The area is accessible primarily through a series of backcountry routes, such as the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the Brooks Lake Snowmobile Trail, which provide passage near Wind River Lake and the prominent Pilot Knob. The mapping of these drainages, including Moccasin Creek and Papoose Creek, illustrates the intricate hydrology of the western slope where snowmelt feeds the regional river systems.