2024 Map of Specimen Creek

About this map

Yellowstone National Park and the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness converge in this high-altitude landscape of Park County, Montana. The terrain is defined by the massive peaks of the Absaroka Range, including Horse Mtn and Hellroaring Mtn, which overlook a network of alpine waterways and basins. A sophisticated system of trails provides the primary access to these remote areas, with the Hellroaring Creek Trl and Low Specimen Trl winding through the drainage basins. Significant natural features like Carpenter Lake and the Buffalo Plateau highlight the geological character of the Gallatin National Forest. The presence of numerous creeks such as Specimen Creek and Brundage Creek demonstrates the complex hydrology of this wilderness, where water management and conservation boundaries intersect.