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2017 Map of Old Faithful

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Old Faithful Geyser and the dense thermal features of the Upper Geyser Basin anchor this 2017 study of one of the world's most concentrated geothermal areas. The map details the hydrology of the Firehole River as it winds through distinctive clusters like Biscuit Basin, Black Sand Geyser Basin, and Geyser Hill. These areas are defined by specific named landmarks including Morning Glory Pool, Sapphire Pool, and Artemisia Geyser.

Beyond the primary geyser basins, the landscape climbs toward the Continental Divide, where the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail traverses the high ground near Grants Pass. This modern topographic perspective reveals the intersection of natural thermal wonders and the human infrastructure designed to access them, from the Grand Loop Road to specialized routes like the Lone Star Geyser Service Road and the Kepler Cascade Ski Trail.