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2012 Map of Shoshone Geyser Basin

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Shoshone Geyser Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Shoshone Geyser Basin serves as the focal point of this geothermal landscape, situated along the western shores of Shoshone Lake. The complex hydrothermal system is detailed through individual features such as Union Geyser, Little Giant Geyser, and the Orion Group. Water management and natural drainage are defined by Shoshone Cr and Fall Cr, which feed into the lake from the surrounding high ground.

The southwestern portion of the map is dominated by the Pitchstone Plateau and the headwaters of the Firehole River, which originates at Madison Lake. The area's significant vertical relief is evidenced by named landmarks like Douglas Knob and dramatic water features including Twister Falls and Tempe Cascade. This survey documents a wilderness environment where numerous thermal springs, such as Black Boiler Spring and Velvet Spring, illustrate the active geology of Teton County.