2012 Map of Stinkingwater Peak

About this map

Sunlight Mining Region anchors the southeastern corner of this high-elevation landscape in the Absaroka Range, marking a point of intersection between industrial mineral extraction and the wilderness of Northwest Wyoming. The terrain is defined by massive peaks and drainage systems, where the headwaters of the Lamar River and the N Fork Shoshone River originate from high basins like Hoodoo Basin and Hughes Basin. Small structures such as Painter Cabin and Hardee Cabins suggest a history of seasonal occupation or remote outpost management along Sunlight Cr. The map details a complex network of named creeks, including One Hunt Cr and Blackbird Cr, which carve through the elevations between prominent landmarks like Hoodoo Peak and Lamar Mountain. This 2012 survey illustrates the rugged isolation of the region, where a single road, 101, provides limited access into the heart of the mountains.