2017 Map of Thorofare Plateau

About this map

The high-altitude drainage of the N Fork Yellowstone River defines this portion of the Absaroka Range within the Teton National Forest. Centered on the sprawling Thorofare Plateau, the landscape is a complex network of glacial-cut valleys and peaks, including the prominent Thunder Mtn. These remote highlands serve as a critical watershed, where Thorofare Cr, Hidden Creek, and Castle Cr gather before descending toward the river valley. Human passage through this wilderness is restricted to historical pathways like the Thorofare River Trail, the Butte Creek Trail, and the Yellowstone Trail. The absence of roads or permanent settlements underscores the area's role as one of the most secluded regions in the continental United States, where the topography itself dictates the routes of travel and water flow.