2014 Map of Specimen Creek

About this map

Yellowstone National Park and the Gallatin National Forest meet in this high-elevation wilderness, where the southern boundary of the forest transitions into the northern reaches of the park. The terrain is defined by the steep slopes of the Absaroka Range, which dominates the central portion of the map. High-altitude hydrology is a primary feature, with Specimen Creek flowing westward toward the noted Specimen Falls, while the drainage of Hellroaring Creek carves a deep path southward. The map reveals a landscape largely devoid of human infrastructure, centered instead on significant peaks such as Horse Mtn, Bull Mtn, and Hellroaring Mtn. A cluster of water features in the northeast, including Carpenter Lake and the headwaters of Grizzly Creek, illustrates the complex network of mountain streams that feed the region's larger river systems.