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2017 Map of Open Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Teton National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape within the Absaroka Range, defined by a complex network of drainages and dramatic peaks. The central artery, Open Creek, flows through the heart of the terrain, joined by tributaries such as Siggins Fork and Silvertip Cr. Notable high-ground features include the geological formation known as Petrified Ridge and the distinct three-pronged summit of The Trident.

Human access is limited to the Thorofare River Trail, which skirts the southern edge of the map along Thorofare Cr. This path provides a critical connection through the wilderness, linking with Pass Creek to the southeast. The map's contour lines illustrate the extreme relief of the area, where watercourses like Howell Fork and Falls Cr have carved deep valleys into the volcanic rock of the Absaroka mountains.