Upper Geyser Basin Map

It is the geothermal basin that hosts the majority of geysers in the world, the area with the largest number of large geysers with predictable eruptions (5) and the place where old faithful, the most famous geyser in the park, is located. Midway geyser basin, as its name suggests, is located between the upper and lower geyser basins. Upper geyser basin is located in the heart of yellowstone and encompasses the old faithful complex including hotels, restaurants and a visitor center.

Upper geyser basin is a great classic, the main attraction of yellowstone, the one that no visitor should miss. I have maps on my phone, and a guide book, but sometimes a paper map is the easiest way to navigate, especially if we’re trying to find a. The show usually lasts 50 minutes.

To explore the upper geyser basin, start by visiting the old faithful visitor center.

Below is a map of the upper geyser basin showing the locations of some of the hundreds of geysers and hot springs in the basin. It hosts old faithful, whose eruptions are “predictable”. To reach it, drive 5.9 miles north of the old faithful interchange, or 10.2 miles south of madison junction on the old faithful to madison section of the grand loop road. Midway geyser basin, as its name suggests, is located between the upper and lower geyser basins.