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2017 Map of Ptarmigan Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Shoshone National Forest encompasses this wilderness area in the Absaroka Range, defined by high-elevation peaks and a network of historic backcountry routes. The Ishawooa Trail and Bobcat Cr Trail follow the natural drainages of the South Fork Shoshone River, providing access to high-altitude landmarks such as Citadel Mtn and Ptarmigan Mtn.

Drainage patterns here are complex, with the Hardpan Lake/West Twin Creek and Ishawooa Cr cutting deep through the Ishawooa Hills. The presence of features like Wapiti Ridge and the Yellow Cr Mesa illustrates the sharp verticality of this Wyoming landscape. These trails and waterways represent the primary human corridors through a region largely shaped by the rugged geological formations of the Absarokas.