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2012 Map of Thorofare Buttes

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Thorofare Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Thorofare Buttes and the surrounding high-altitude terrain define this 2012 survey of the Absaroka Range in Park County. The map is a study in vertical geography and drainage, centered on the high point of Ishawooa Cone and the long expanse of Petrified Ridge. A complex network of waterways, including Silvertip Cr, Pass Cr, and N Fork Butte Cr, carves through the landscape, indicating the watershed patterns that feed the larger river systems of the region.

Transit through this challenging environment is marked by significant mountain crossings such as Ishawooa Pass, Deer Creek Pass, and Rampart Pass. These names suggest the historical routes used by travelers and early explorers through the backcountry. Pockets of level ground like Spruce Meadow provide rare breaks in the elevation, offering a comprehensive look at the wilderness character of northwestern Wyoming in the early 21st century.