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1989 Map of Sunlight Peak

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Sunlight Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The North Absaroka Wilderness dominates this 1989 provisional survey, showcasing a landscape defined by dramatic summits and a complex drainage network within the Shoshone National Forest. High points like Sunlight Peak and Whirlwind Peak overlook the branching headwaters of the Shoshone River, while the eastern portion of the sheet is marked by the distinct profile of Nipple Mesa.

Evidence of historical mineral interest appears at the Newton Prospect in the northeast, near where Silvertip Creek meets the river. The southern reaches are anchored by Sleeping Giant Mountain and Monument Mountain, with numerous tributaries such as Gunbarrel Creek and Mormon Creek carving through the terrain. This map preserves the wilderness character of the region before modern digital cartography, documenting established pack trails and natural landmarks like Grinnell Meadows that remain vital for navigation in this protected backcountry.