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2020 Map of Temple Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Targhee National Forest dominates this mountain landscape along the border of Madison and Teton Counties. The terrain is defined by a series of steep drainages including Calamity Creek, Hilton Creek, and Big Burns Creek that flow through canyons such as Hell Hole Canyon and Beartrap Canyon. A notable human imprint on this wilderness is the Coalmine located near Coalmine Canyon, suggesting the area's history of mineral exploration.

High-elevation water features like Castle Lake and Crystal Lake sit near the eastern boundary, while significant peaks such as Farnes Mtn, Prospect Peak 12.1, and Twin Peaks provide prominent landmarks. Access to these remote reaches is maintained via specialized routes like the Carlton Cutoff and Kirkham Hollow Rd. The inclusion of Moody Meadow and Thousand Springs Valley highlights the complex hydrology and open basins that interrupt the dense forest and ridges of Argument Ridge.