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2021 Map of Old Faithful

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Yellowstone National Park reveals its geothermal complexity in this high-resolution look at the world’s most famous hydrothermal features. The landscape is defined by the concentrations of thermal activity in the Upper Geyser Basin, where the iconic Old Faithful Geyser is surrounded by a dense network of pools and cones. The Firehole River flows northward through the basin, flanked by specialized environments like the Sinter Plain and Biscuit Basin.

Beyond the thermal basins, the terrain rises toward the Continental Divide, which snakes through the southern portion of the quadrangle. The map details the junction of modern infrastructure and wilderness, showing the Grand Loop Road as it passes through the geyser fields alongside the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl. Distinctive geological formations like the Cement Hills and the remote Grants Pass highlight the varying elevations that surround the low-lying geyser basins.