2015 Map of Beartooth Butte

About this map

Beartooth National Scenic Byway winds through the high-elevation terrain of the Shoshone National Forest, providing the primary corridor across this alpine landscape. The map centers on the prominent Beartooth Butte, a distinct geological landmark rising above the waters of Beartooth Lake and the cascading Beartooth Falls. This area is characterized by the expansive Beartooth Plateau and the rugged Beartooth Mountains, where drainage systems like Beartooth Cr and Little Bear Cr connect a dense network of glacial lakes. Notable water bodies include Island Lake, Beauty Lake, and the remote Native Lake in the northwest. To the south, the topography is defined by the high elevations of Bird Mtn and Table Mtn, illustrating the high-altitude wilderness typical of the Wyoming high country in the early twenty-first century. The presence of numerous named tarns, such as the Chain Lakes and Emerald Lake, highlights the complex hydrology of the subalpine basins.