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2017 Map of Sylvan Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Continental Divide carves through this high-altitude landscape where Yellowstone National Park meets the Shoshone National Forest. This section of the eastern park boundary is defined by the high peaks of the Absaroka Range, including Grizzly Peak and Top Notch Peak. The map documents the vital infrastructure of the East Entrance Road as it winds through Sylvan Pass, providing a primary artery for travelers entering the park from the east.

Hydrological features are central to the terrain, with Sylvan Lake and Eleanor Lake situated near the pass, while the expansive waters of Yellowstone Lake touch the southwestern corner. Historic transit is represented by the Thorofare Trail and Avalanche Peak Trail, which navigate the steep drainage basins of Columbine Creek and Cub Creek. The presence of the Brimstone Basin suggests the active geothermal or mineralogical character of the local geology near the park boundary.