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1991 Map of Windy Mountain

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Windy Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The Chief Joseph Scenic Highway winds through a landscape dominated by the dramatic Cathedral Cliffs and the course of the Clarks Fork Yellowstone River. Located in the northern reaches of the Shoshone National Forest, this 1991 survey shows the area's wilderness character just before the turn of the millennium. The terrain is marked by significant hydrological features like Swamp Lake and several major drainage systems including Reef Creek and Crandall Creek.

High-altitude landmarks such as Windy Mountain and Russell Peak rise above the deep river canyons, while the southern portion of the map transitions into the protected North Absaroka Wilderness. For researchers, the map provides precise locations for isolated features like the Natural Arch and the remote Sunlight Basin, alongside practical markers like a Gravel Pit and the Solid Waste Transfer Station that served the area's small population and seasonal visitors.