2012 Map of Sunlight Peak

About this map

Sunlight Peak and Whirlwind Peak define the high elevations of this Park County landscape, where the headwaters of the N Fork Shoshone River gather from numerous mountain drainages. The area is characterized by a dense network of creeks, including Gunbarrel Cr and Clearwater Cr, which carve through the high-altitude terrain toward the river valley. Sparse human markings in this high-country environment include the Grinnell Meadows area, situated near the center of the map. The topography is anchored by prominent peaks like Sleeping Giant Mountain and Monument Mountain, while the northern reaches open into the Silvertip Basin. This 2012 survey illustrates the hydrological complexity of the Absaroka range, capturing the specific paths of seasonal and permanent watercourses such as Mormon Cr and Torrent Cr before they reach the main river channel.