2017 Map of Opal Creek

About this map

Yellowstone National Park dominates this high-elevation landscape in Wyoming’s Park County, centered on the confluence of the Lamar River and Soda Butte Creek. The terrain is defined by the steep elevation gains from Lamar Valley up toward the peaks of the Absaroka Range and the prominent Amethyst Mtn. This area serves as a significant backcountry corridor, evidenced by a network of established paths including the Specimen Ridge Trail, Lamar River Trail, and Cache Creek Trail. These routes follow the natural drainages of Opal Cr and Flint Cr, providing access to the deep ravines and canyons that characterize this section of the park. The mapping of Soda Butte Canyon and various creek systems like Chalcedony Cr and Wrong Cr illustrates the complex hydrology of this mountainous environment.