2012 Map of Two Ocean Pass

About this map

The Parting of the Waters Natural Landmark is the defining geographic curiosity of this area, located exactly at Two Ocean Pass. At this specific site, a single stream bifurcates, sending water toward both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans via Atlantic Cr and Pacific Cr. This rare hydrographic phenomenon is situated in a high-elevation drainage divide within Teton County, where the headwaters of numerous creeks like Mink Cr, Falcon Cr, and Snowslide Cr converge. The landscape is characterized by its complex network of high-country tributaries, including S Two Ocean Cr and Camp Cr, which drain the surrounding slopes and passes. Further north, the Snake River cuts through the terrain, while travelers move through the high gaps of Phelps Pass, marking this as a critical junction for water and transit across the Continental Divide.