2011 Map of Thompson Peak

About this map

Thompson Peak and Atkinson Peak anchor the high elevations of this Bonneville County landscape, where the drainage of Rainey Creek and its many tributaries carve a network of canyons including Dry Elk Canyon and Bear Canyon. The map reveals a transition from these steep peaks down to the Palisades Bench near the Snake River corridor. Recreational and seasonal access is central to the area's modern character, evidenced by the Palisades Creek Campground and the Palisades Lake Lodge located near the eastern boundary. Further into the interior, the terrain opens into high-altitude features like Paradise Basin and Deer Flat, while water bodies such as Upper Palisades Lake are fed by the winding course of Palisades Creek. This survey captures the topographical complexity of the Caribou-Targhee region, showing the convergence of numerous canyons like Butler Canyon and Canary Canyon into the lower valleys.