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2021 Map of Windy Mountain

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Windy Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Clarks Fork Wild and Scenic River carves a dramatic path through the Shoshone National Forest, defining the northern landscape of this region. To the south, the Absaroka Range and Windy Mtn dominate the terrain, while the sharp profile of Cathedral Cliffs stands out near the central valley. This area is characterized by a high-altitude network of drainages including Beartooth Cr and Crandall Cr, supporting a remote wilderness accessible primarily through historical pack routes.

Evidence of human utility in this demanding environment appears at the Luckinbill Airstrip near Swamp Lake. The map details an extensive trail system, such as the Clarks Fork Trl and East Painter Creek Trl, which follow the natural contours of the Clarks Fork Canyon and the surrounding Beartooth Mountains. The south end of the sheet transitions into the Sunlight Basin, showing the complex topography of Painter Gulch and Marguerite Draw.