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2017 Map of Palisades Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Palisades Peak dominates the high-altitude landscape of the Snake River Range on this 2017 study, where the borders of Targhee National Forest and Teton National Forest meet. This terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages and dramatic vertical relief, featuring deep incisions like Lorian Canyon and Ice Cove Canyon. The hydrology of the area is centered on Palisades Creek and its many tributaries, including the North Fork and East Fork, which feed into the Upper Palisades Lake.

Evidence of historical backcountry access is visible through the Divide Trail, which traverses the ridgelines near Starvation Peak and Mud Peak. Remote landmarks such as Mosquito Pass and the Siddoway Fork suggest the early routes used by foresters and explorers. The mapping of named features like Dead Man Canyon and Vacation Canyon provides a window into the local naming traditions and human presence within these protected lands.