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2017 Map of Valley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The S Fork Shoshone River carves a deep path through the heart of the Shoshone National Forest, defining the geography of this remote Park County region. The small settlement of Valley sits at a critical junction of river and trail, serving as a gateway to the high elevations of the Absaroka Range. Local history is anchored at the Valley Cem, while the engineering of the McLaughlin Ditch shows how water was managed along the valley floor.

Elevated terrain features like Ishawooa Mesa and Slide Mtn dominate the horizon, accessible only via a network of backcountry routes including the Ishawooa Trail and the Boulder Basin Trail. These paths follow natural drainages like Hunters Cr and Ishawooa Cr, illustrating a landscape where transportation remains tied to the primary river system and the steep alpine topography of the Boulder Basin.