2021 Map of Sheep Mesa

About this map

Shoshone National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape within the Absaroka Range, where extreme elevations have preserved geological features and isolated wilderness. The map reveals a world of vertical relief, anchored by the massive Sheep Mesa and the spire of Fortress Mtn. In the southern reaches, the boundary with Teton National Forest runs near Glacier Basin and Overlook Mtn, highlighting the intersection of these two massive protected areas. The presence of the Fishhawk Glacier and the Blackwater Natural Bridge indicates a terrain shaped by both glacial movement and erosion. Access is limited to remote paths like the Fishhawk Cr Trl, which follows Fishhawk Cr through deep canyons, illustrating the primitive nature of this backcountry before it transitions into the lower basins of Park County.