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2017 Map of Mount Sheridan

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mt Sheridan and the surrounding volcanic terrain of southern Yellowstone National Park dominate this survey. The landscape is a complex network of thermal features and high-altitude lakes, most notably the hydrothermal activity concentrated in the Heart Lake Geyser Basin. Here, active features like Deluge Geyser, Rustic Geyser, and Prometheus Spring are documented near the shores of Heart Lake. The topography is defined by the Red Mountains and peaks like Factory Hill, which rise above the drainages of Witch Cr and Basin Cr.

Transport through this wilderness relies on established backcountry routes, including the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the Mount Sheridan Trail. To the north and west, the map captures portions of Riddle Lake and the eastern edge of Lewis Lake, connected by the South Entrance Road. This area represents a preserved intersection of geothermal wonder and high-mountain wilderness, where specific groups of springs like the Rustic Group and Upper Group are carefully delineated.