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2017 Map of Younts Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Younts Peak and the high summits of the Absaroka Range dominate this wilderness landscape where the headwaters of major Western river systems originate. The terrain is defined by the continental divide's complex topography, spanning the boundary between the Teton National Forest and Shoshone National Forest. This 2017 survey details a high-elevation network of primitive routes, including the Marston Pass Trail and the Marston Creek Trail, which provide passage through the steep drainages of Marston Cr and Thorofare Cr.

Deep in the backcountry, the confluence of the S Fork Shoshone River and Bliss Cr creates the expansive Bliss Creek Meadows, a significant landmark for travelers and hunters. The map captures the raw hydrography of the region, from the N Fork Yellowstone River to the S Buffalo Fork, illustrating how the peaks like Thorofare Mtn and Wall Mtn serve as the primary watersheds for these sprawling river systems.