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2017 Map of Mount Baird

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Targhee National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Idaho and Wyoming, centered on the prominent summit of Mount Baird. The map documents a complex drainage system where Big Elk Cr and Little Elk Cr flow westward toward the Palisades Reservoir, a major impoundment of the Snake River. To the east, the terrain is defined by a series of sharp summits and deep glacial features, including Elkhorn Peak, Needle Peak, and the dramatic Box Canyon.

This 2017 survey shows the intersection of four counties—Bonneville, Teton, and Lincoln—illustrating how administrative boundaries follow these high ridges. Local landmarks like Quaker Flat and Spaulding Basin provide specific points of reference for those navigating the backcountry or studying the hydrological network of Indian Cr and its northern and southern forks. The topography reveals the intricate relationship between the peaks and the high basins that feed the regional water supply.