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2015 Map of Shoshone Canyon

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Shoshone Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Buffalo Bill Reservoir dominates the southern reaches of this landscape, where the Shoshone River carves through the dramatic Shoshone Canyon. The terrain is defined by high-elevation landmarks such as Rattlesnake Mtn and Red Butte, with drainage provided by Dry Cr and Trail Cr. Geothermal activity is evident near the river's path, noted by the presence of Needle Hot Springs and Shoshone Hot Springs.

Modern infrastructure and water management are represented by the Heart Mountain Canal and a network of specialized routes like Outlaw Trail and Hayden Arch Rd. The mapping of these features, alongside the Newton Lakes in the east, illustrates the intersection of Wyoming's natural thermal features with the engineering required to manage water in the arid West. The northern portion of the quadrangle is anchored by Monument Hill and a series of rural roads, including Monument Hill Rd.