2017 Map of Trail Lake

About this map

Yellowstone Lake's southeastern shoreline and the high elevations of the Absaroka Range dominate this wilderness survey. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Yellowstone River and a dense network of backcountry routes that suggest a deep history of movement through this remote corner of Yellowstone National Park. Prominent topographic markers such as Terrace Point and Langford Cairn overlook the water, while the Thorofare Trail provides the primary corridor for travel along the lake and river valley. To the south, Trail Lake sits within a marshy basin fed by Trail Creek, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the high plateau. The presence of specialized paths like the Upper Ford Trail and the 6C2 Campsite Spur Trail highlights the area's continued importance for forest management and backcountry exploration near the Park and Teton county boundary.