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1989 Map of Lewis Canyon

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Lewis Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Pitchstone Plateau dominates the northwestern landscape of this late-1980s survey, a high volcanic tableland within the borders of Yellowstone National Park. Geothermal activity is evident through labels for the Phantom Fumarole and several Hot Springs, illustrating the living geology of the region. The map tracks the steep descent of the Lewis River through the dramatic Lewis Canyon, eventually meeting the Snake River near the park's South Entrance.

Administrative presence is marked by the Snake River Ranger Station and the South Entrance Road, which serves as the primary artery for visitors. To the south, the terrain transitions into the John D Rockefeller Jr Memorial Parkway, highlighting the protected corridor between two of America's most famous parks. Backcountry features such as Phantom Campsite, Tanager Lake, and Moose Falls provide specific points of interest for researchers of park history and wilderness management.