2014 Map of Alpine

About this map

Alpine sits at the edge of the high Beartooth landscape, where the Custer National Forest transition from canyon floors to glacial heights. This 2014 survey captures the intricate drainage network defined by W Rosebud Cr and E Rosebud Cr, which feed a series of high-elevation water bodies including Rainbow Lake and E Rosebud Lake. The map reveals a dramatic vertical geography, from the heights of Mt Hole-in-the-Wall and Shepard Mtn down to the Phantom Glacier. The presence of Lake Rd and W Rosebud Rd provides the primary access points into this complex terrain, which straddles the boundary between Stillwater and Carbon counties. Researchers can trace the connection between landmarks like Saddleback Mtn and the numerous alpine lakes such as Slough Lake, Lost Lake, and Shadow Lake, documenting the contemporary state of this protected wilderness.