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2021 Map of Three Rivers Peak

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Three Rivers Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Yellowstone National Park dominates this terrain, where the headwaters of major drainage systems converge. High-altitude relief is defined by Three Rivers Peak, a geographic hub for the Gallatin River and several significant creeks. The landscape is carved by the winding paths of Grayling Cr and Gneiss Cr, while the northeastern corner captures the origin point of the Gallatin at Gallatin Lake.

Evidence of wilderness navigation is sparse but specific, including the Bighorn Pass Trl crossing the mountain divides. Notable summits like Echo Peak, White Peaks, and the prominent Crowfoot Ridge form a jagged boundary across the northwestern and eastern sections of the quadrangle. The intricate drainage patterns and sharp ridges, such as The Crags, illustrate the primitive state of this protected interior region as it remained in the early 21st century.