2017 Map of Noon Point

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Shoshone National Forest dominates the southern landscape of this 2017 terrain study, where high ridges and deep drainage basins define the border between Park and Hot Springs counties. The high elevation of Noon Point stands as a central landmark above the Wood River, which is fed by numerous seasonal tributaries including Quaking Aspen Cr and Rennerberg Cr. This region's irrigation history is visible through the Nelson Ditch and the aptly named Only Chance Ditch in the north, showing how water was diverted to support the arid foothills. A network of pack trails and primitive routes, such as the Aspen Creek Trail and Gooseberry Trl, suggests a landscape primarily used for backcountry recreation and forestry rather than dense settlement.