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2021 Map of Norris Junction

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Norris Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Norris Geyser Basin serves as the focal point of this geothermal landscape, revealing a dense concentration of thermal features including the famous Steamboat Geyser, Echinus Geyser, and the Minute Geyser. The hydrology of the area is dominated by the Gibbon River, which flows through Gibbon Meadows and down into Gibbon Canyon. This modern survey details the intricate network of roads and trails connecting these landmarks, such as the Grand Loop Road and the Artists Paintpots Trl.

Evidence of the region's active geology is visible in the named springs and pools like Congress Pool and Medusa Spring. Further east, the Virginia Cascade and Virginia Meadows offer a contrast to the high thermal activity of the central basin. The map captures the specialized infrastructure of Yellowstone National Park, from the administrative hub at Norris Junction to the remote reaches of the Central Plateau and the Howard Eaton Trail.