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2012 Map of Mount Sheridan

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Mount Sheridan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Mount Sheridan stands as the dominant topographic feature in this corner of Teton County, presiding over a landscape defined by complex geothermal activity and high-altitude water systems. The map captures a detailed inventory of the Heart Lake Geyser Basin, identifying specific thermal features such as Rustic Geyser, Deluge Geyser, and the Rustic Group. This geothermal network is tied to the drainage of Witch Cr and Solution Cr, flowing into the significant waters of Heart Lake.

Evidence of wilderness management is found at the Aster Creek Patrol Cabin near the headwaters of Aster Cr. The terrain is characterized by prominent peaks like Factory Hill and the Red Mountains, while lower elevations are marked by remote basins containing Riddle Lake and Aster Lake. A primary north-south artery, routes 89 191, provides the only major vehicle access through the western portion of this wild landscape.