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2011 Map of Tower Junction

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Tower Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Tower Junction and the adjacent Roosevelt Lodge anchor this portion of northern Wyoming, where the Grand Loop Rd provides access to some of the region's most dramatic natural landmarks. The Yellowstone River cuts a deep path through the landscape, eventually reaching the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone near the Tower Fall and Devils Den formations. Historically significant crossings such as Buffalo Ford and Bannock Ford indicate the long-standing movement of people through these river valleys.

Mountainous terrain is defined by Garnet Hill, Crescent Hill, and Junction Butte, which rise above the confluence of the Lamar River and the Yellowstone. Smaller water features like Floating Island Lake and Rainy Lake dot the plateaus between the larger canyons. The map also identifies local points of interest such as Yanceys and the Tower Fall Campground, along with geological curiosities like Calcite Springs and the Overhanging Cliff.