2015 Map of Needle Mountain

About this map

Shoshone National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape in Park County, where the jagged peaks of the Absaroka Range dominate the horizon. In this 2015 study, the topography is defined by the sharp rise of Needle Mtn and Crater Mtn, while Boulder Ridge separates drainage basins to the north. The area's hydrology is marked by the divide between Needle Cr and the branching systems of N Fork Anderson and S Fork Anderson creeks. This wilderness-heavy terrain shows little sign of permanent human infrastructure, emphasizing the preservation of the public forest lands. Instead, the map provides a precise record of the natural contours and drainage patterns, including smaller seasonal watercourses like Aspen Cr, Castle Cr, and Eleanor Cr that feed into the larger basins like Boulder Basin.