2012 Map of Open Creek

About this map

Open Creek serves as the primary drainage axis through this high-elevation wilderness in Park County, where the hydrological patterns of the Absaroka Range are captured in fine detail. The 2012 survey illustrates a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and a dense network of alpine tributaries, including Siggins Fork and Howell Fork. The confluence of Thorofare Creek and Open Creek at the southern boundary highlights a region where remote watercourses dictate the shape of the land. Geographic points of interest such as Escarpment Creek and Silvertip Creek feed into the main valley, while Falls Creek suggests significant vertical relief. This map is a critical resource for understanding the pristine drainage basins of northwestern Wyoming before modern environmental shifts, documenting a terrain devoid of permanent structures or roads.