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2017 Map of Whetstone Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Whetstone Mtn dominates this high-country landscape, positioned within the protected boundaries of Teton National Forest and Grand Teton National Park. The topography is defined by the headwaters of numerous waterways, including the braided paths of Pacific Creek and the steep drainages of Whetstone Cr and Lava Creek. This area remains largely roadless, accessible primarily through an intricate network of backcountry routes such as the Whetstone Trail and the Pacific Creek Trail.

The convergence of forest and park lands here highlights a region dedicated to conservation and seasonal grazing. While Pacific Creek Rd and Two Ocean Lake Road provide limited vehicular access at the periphery, the interior is shaped by trails like the Moss Lake Trail and Gravel Creek Trail, which follow the natural contours of the valley floors and ridges. This map captures a pristine corner of the Teton Range where the landscape has remained largely unchanged by modern development.