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2020 Map of Sylvan Peak

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Sylvan Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Sylvan Peak stands at the heart of this high-elevation landscape in Custer National Forest, where the terrain transitions between expansive alpine plateaus and steep drainages. The East Rosebud Creek Wild and Scenic River carves a significant corridor along the western edge, matched by a network of creeks including Red Lodge Creek and W Fork Rock Cr to the east. This 2020 survey illustrates the remote character of the Beartooth Range, defined by dramatic features like the Red Lodge Creek Plateau and Silver Run Plateau.

Lower elevations and meadows offer the only clear signs of access, such as Quinnebaugh Meadows and the site of Camp Senia. Scattered alpine lakes, including Crow Lake and Lake Mary, are connected by a complex system of forks and creeks. The map provides a detailed view of the natural hydrology and peak elevations, from Elk Mtn to Bowback Mtn, essential for understanding the geography of Carbon County's wilderness areas.