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1970 Map of Thorofare Plateau

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Thorofare Plateau
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Thorofare Plateau rises as a central landform within the high-elevation backcountry of the Teton Wilderness, as documented during this 1970 field check. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems, with Thorofare Creek winding across the northern boundary and the North Fork Yellowstone River cutting through the southern reaches. This area, located within the Teton National Forest, shows no permanent settlements or roads, instead featuring a network of established horse and foot paths like the Trail (Pack) and various other Pack Trails.

Thunder Mountain stands as a prominent peak, anchoring the southern portion of the quadrangle where Castle Creek and Hidden Creek originate. The presence of the Yellowstone R in this remote Wyoming high country highlights the headwaters that feed one of the continent's most significant river systems. This map captures the region in its protected state, reflecting the land management and conservation priorities of the mid-twentieth century.