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2021 Map of Madison Junction

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Madison Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Madison Junction serves as the focal point where the Gibbon River and Firehole River converge to form the Madison River in this modern survey of Yellowstone National Park. The landscape is defined by its hydrothermal activity, showcasing the Gibbon Geyser Basin and the higher-elevation Monument Geyser Basin. Notable features like Jet Geyser, Sylvan Spring, and Secret Valley Hot Springs illustrate the complex geothermal plumbing of the region.

Thermal features are interspersed with dramatic topography, including the heights of Purple Mtn and the steep walls of Gibbon Canyon and Firehole Canyon. Historic travel routes are preserved through labels like the Purple Mountain Trl and the segments of the Grand Loop Road. This survey documents the intersection of Teton and Park counties, capturing the ecological and geological diversity of the Gibbon Meadows and the surrounding wilderness areas.