Atlantic Creek
| Atlantic Creek | |
|---|---|
Modified portion of the USGS Two Ocean Pass showing Atlantic Creek flowing northeast | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Two Ocean Pass |
| • coordinates | 44°00′58″N 110°09′23″W / 44.01611°N 110.15639°W |
| • elevation | 8,130 ft (2,480 m) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Confluence with Yellowstone River |
• coordinates | 44°05′56.043″N 110°06′0.6″W / 44.09890083°N 110.100167°W |
• elevation | 7,860 ft (2,400 m) |
Atlantic Creek is one of two rivers formed at the hydrologically unique site of the Parting of the Waters. The creek begins in the Teton Wilderness of Bridger-Teton National Forest in the U.S. state of Wyoming near the southern border of Yellowstone National Park. It originates directly on the continental divide from North Two Ocean Creek, which splits roughly in half at the Parting of the Waters. One half of the flow becomes the headwater of Atlantic Creek, while the other half becomes the source of Pacific Creek.