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2017 Map of Alpine

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Custer National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape where the boundary of Stillwater and Carbon counties meets. The small settlement of Alpine serves as the primary point of access, situated where E Rosebud Lake Rd follows the course of E Rosebud Cr toward a series of glacial basins. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, featuring prominent peaks such as Shepard Mtn and the uniquely named Mt Hole-in-the-Wall.

Water and ice define the hydrology of this area, with the Phantom Glacier feeding into a network of alpine bodies including Phantom Lake and Froze-to-Death Lake. Further south, the drainage system connects through Rimrock Lake and Rainbow Lake, illustrating the complex glacial carving of the Beartooth region. This survey provides a precise look at the backcountry trails and natural landmarks used by generations of mountaineers and outdoorsmen in this corner of Montana.