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2012 Map of Windy Mountain

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Windy Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Clarks Fork Yellowstone River dominates the northern reaches of this high-elevation Park County landscape, winding through a corridor defined by dramatic vertical relief. The presence of the K Bar Z Ranch and Dodd Ranch indicates a reliance on the valley floors for livestock and settlement, while the surrounding peaks like Windy Mountain and Russell Peak mark the edges of the high wilderness.

Logistical and recreational footprints are evident at the Luckinbill Airstrip and Reef Creek Campground, highlighting the area's role as a base for back-country access. The map reveals a complex network of drainages such as Crandall Cr and Reef Cr, which flow toward the primary river system. Geologic landmarks like Cathedral Cliffs and the crossing at Rocky Ford provide specific points of reference for navigating this alpine terrain.