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2017 Map of Specimen Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Yellowstone National Park and the Gallatin National Forest meet in this high-altitude landscape of the Absaroka Range. The terrain is defined by a series of steep drainages, most notably Hellroaring Creek and Specimen Creek, which converge as they flow through the wilderness. High points like Horse Mountain and Bull Mountain overlook a network of backcountry paths, including the Hellroaring Creek Trail and the Coyote Creek Trail.

Remote water features such as Carpenter Lake and the dramatic Specimen Falls characterize the northern reaches of the quadrangle. To the southeast, the Buffalo Plateau provides a distinct geographic contrast to the jagged peaks of the surrounding range. This survey details the complex system of creeks, including Grizzly Creek and Little Cottonwood Creek, that carve through the protected park and forest lands.