2017 Map of Mount Jackson

About this map

Yellowstone National Park terrain dominates this 2017 survey, where the Madison River carves through the dramatic Madison Canyon. The waterway follows a winding course south of Purple Mtn, framed by the elevations of Mt Jackson and Mt Haynes further south. This area serves as a critical corridor for the West Entrance Road, which tracks the river's path into the heart of the park's hydrothermal and geologic wonders. Away from the primary road, the landscape is defined by primitive backcountry routes such as the Gneiss Creek Trail and Cougar Cabin Trail. These paths navigate the drainages of Maple Cr and Cougar Cr, offering a glimpse into the vast wild interior. The presence of the Three Brothers Mountains and the tucked-away Harlequin Lake illustrates the complex topography that greeted early explorers and continues to define the western entrance to the park today.