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2015 Map of Tower Junction

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Tower Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Yellowstone National Park reveals its dramatic geological and historical layers in this survey of the northern backcountry. The Yellowstone River anchors the landscape, carving through the Black Canyon of the Yellowstone and leading toward the iconic Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone in the southeast. Historical points of interest like Yanceys and Roosevelt Ldg near Tower Junction mark early travel corridors, while Bannock Ford and Buffalo Ford indicate traditional river crossings used long before modern infrastructure.

Thermal and hydraulic features are prominent, including Calcite Springs, Nymph Spring, and the high-altitude Lost Creek Falls. The map also details an extensive network of early routes like the Stagecoach Road Trail and the Yellowstone River Trail, which navigate the terrain between Hellroaring Mtn and the Absaroka Range. These trails and landmarks provide a clear view of the park’s evolution as a managed wilderness area.