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2017 Map of Shoshone Geyser Basin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Shoshone Geyser Basin serves as the focal point of this geothermal landscape within Yellowstone National Park. Numerous specific thermal features are identified, including Little Giant Geyser, Minute Man Geyser, and the Orion Group. These features are situated near the western shores of Shoshone Lake, a significant high-altitude water body.

Wilderness navigation is defined by the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, which winds through the Cement Hills and passes landmarks like Trischman Knob. The hydrography of the region is complex, showing the headwaters of the Firehole River at Madison Lake and the descent of the Gregg Fork through Tempe Cascade. This map documents a specialized backcountry environment where geothermal activity and high-elevation watersheds intersect.