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2017 Map of Tower Junction

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Tower Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Tower Junction serves as the focal point for this wilderness landscape, where the confluence of the Yellowstone River and the Lamar River dictates the movement of both modern travelers and historic routes. The map illustrates a complex network of trails and backcountry access points, such as the Stagecoach Road Trail and the Two Hour Horse Ride Trail, highlighting the area's long-standing role as a crossroads for exploration.

Dramatic geological features dominate the terrain, including the steep descent into the Black Canyon of the Yellowstone and the prominent Junction Butte. To the north, the Buffalo Plateau and Hellroaring Mtn rise above the drainage of Hellroaring Creek, while smaller water bodies like Floating Island Lake and Lost Lake dot the higher elevations. The inclusion of named river crossings like Buffalo Ford and Bannock Ford underscores the importance of natural river access points in this remote corner of Yellowstone National Park.