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2011 Map of Sylvan Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sylvan Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sylvan Peak stands as a central landmark in this high-altitude landscape within Carbon County, where the terrain is defined by sprawling plateaus and a dense network of alpine water systems. The Red Lodge Creek Plateau and East Rosebud Plateau dominate the upper elevations, giving way to the headwaters of numerous creeks including Hellroaring Creek and West Red Lodge Creek. Outdoor recreation and historical land use are anchored by sites like the Jimmy Joe Campground located along E Rosebud Rd near the northern edge of the survey area.

Water is a defining characteristic of this region, with numerous high-country basins holding Lake Sylvan, Crow Lake, and the remote Lake Mary. Dramatic elevation drops create features such as Calamity Falls and Sentinel Falls along the West Fork Rock Creek. To the south, the landscape opens into Quinnebaugh Meadows and continues toward the high peaks of Elk Mountain and Bowback Mountain, providing a detailed view of the drainage patterns and peaks as they were mapped in the early 21st century.