2017 Map of Mary Lake

About this map

The Central Plateau of Yellowstone National Park dominates this 2017 survey, offering a look at the hydrography and topography of this protected interior. The landscape is defined by the high-elevation basin of Mary Lake, which sits at the foot of Mary Mountain. A primary historical corridor through this terrain is the Mary Mountain-Nez Perce Trail, which tracks along Nez Perce Creek before crossing the heights. This trail represents one of the few human-named paths through an area otherwise characterized by its intricate stream network, including Spruce Creek, Juniper Creek, and White Creek. The mapping also highlights the jurisdictional boundary where the line between Teton and Park counties intersects the park's natural features.