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2020 Map of Mount Baird

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Mount Baird
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Mt Baird and Elkhorn Peak anchor a high-altitude landscape within the Targhee National Forest along the Idaho-Wyoming border. This 2020 survey documents a complex network of high basins and steep canyons, where the hydrology shifts from the high headwaters of Little Elk Creek and Big Elk Creek down toward the eastern edge of the Palisades Reservoir. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, notably at Hells Hole and the narrow passage of Box Canyon.

Land use is largely dictated by the wilderness character of the Snake River Range, with named features like Quaker Flat and Spaulding Basin providing distinct landmarks amidst the forest. The map also traces the county and state boundaries as they intersect with geological features such as Garden Ridge and Needle Peak, illustrating the intersection of administrative lines and natural barriers in the American West.