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2012 Map of Yellowstone Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

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Yellowstone River snakes through this high-altitude wilderness, joined by a complex network of alpine tributaries including Atlantic Cr and Thorofare Cr. The presence of the Hawks Rest Patrol Cabin near the northern shore of Bridger Lake indicates the importance of remote outposts in managing these backcountry lands.

Dominated by topographic landmarks like Hawks Rest and Yellowstone Point, the landscape reflects a pristine environment where human presence is limited to narrow trails and administrative cabins. To the south, Tri-County Lake and the headwaters of Senecio Cr and Jay Cr define a drainage pattern that feeds the major river systems of the region. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents the enduring physical character of one of Wyoming’s most isolated areas.