2012 Map of Shoshone Pass

About this map

Shoshone Pass serves as a central divide in this high-altitude landscape of the Absaroka Range, where the headwaters of several major drainage systems originate. The map documents the complex hydrology of the region, including the S Fork Shoshone River flowing northeast and the S Buffalo Fork in the northwest. Significant geological and glacial features are recorded, most notably the DuNoir Glacier situated below Coffin Butte. The rugged character of the terrain is further defined by Crescent Mountain and the deep incision of Waterfalls Canyon. Human presence is minimal, marked only by the isolated Stock Cabin near the pass, highlighting the area's remote nature in the early 21st century. High-altitude water bodies such as Watkins Lakes, Boday Lake, and Frozen Lake are scattered throughout the peaks, indicating a landscape shaped by persistent ice and snow.