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2018 Map of Observation Peak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Observation Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Observation Peak serves as a central high point in this 2018 survey of the Snake River Range on the border of Teton and Lincoln counties. The landscape is dominated by the intersecting boundaries of the Teton National Forest and Targhee National Forest, revealing a complex system of drainage and ridgelines. High-elevation features like Lake Basin and Big Basin are tucked between massive formations such as Wolf Mountain and Cody Mountain.

A network of backcountry routes, including the Divide Trail, Red Pass Trail, and Dog Creek Headwaters Trail, provide the primary means of navigating this roadless area. Water flows through numerous named forks, including the S Fork Elk Creek and Little Dog Creek, illustrating the intricate watershed patterns of the Rocky Mountains. The absence of developed roads highlights the wilderness character preserved within these national forest lands.