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2012 Map of Thorofare Plateau

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Thorofare Plateau dominates this high-altitude landscape in Park County, where complex drainage systems define the wild topography. The area is characterized by a network of steep-descending waterways, most notably Thorofare Cr and Castle Cr, which flow through the deep canyons and ridges. To the south, the terrain rises toward the peak of Thunder Mountain, overlooking the headwaters and tributaries that eventually feed into the N Fork Yellowstone River.

The absence of roads and human settlements on this 2012 survey highlights the preservation of this remote wilderness. Instead, the map traces the natural paths of Hidden Cr, Elk Cr, and Butte Cr as they cut through the plateau. For those interested in the hydrology of the Yellowstone region, the map provides an exacting look at how these high-elevation creeks organize the watershed long before they reach the main river valley.