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2017 Map of Two Ocean Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Two Ocean Pass serves as the central hydrographic landmark in this high-altitude portion of the Teton National Forest. The map documents a rare geological phenomenon where water from a single drainage can flow toward both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. This connectivity is illustrated by the proximity of Atlantic Creek and N Two Ocean Cr, which eventually lead to the Mississippi and Columbia River systems, respectively.

Remote backcountry access is defined by a network of historic paths, including the Fox Park-Yellowstone Tr and the Pacific Creek Trail. These routes follow the natural corridors created by drainages like Mink Cr and Pacific Cr, while also tracing the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. The map details a landscape of extreme elevation changes, marked by high points such as Phelps Pass and seasonal drainages like Snowslide Cr and Camp Cr.