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1956 Map of Beartooth Butte, 1962 Print
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1956 Map of Beartooth Butte

USGS Topo · Published 1962

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Shoshone National Forest defines the character of this mid-century landscape, dominated by the massive profile of Beartooth Butte and the high Beartooth Plateau. The 1950s infrastructure reflects a balance between rugged wilderness management and growing alpine tourism, centered around the Beartooth Highway and the State Highway Maintenance Camp. High-altitude recreation is well-established at sites like Beartooth Lake Campground and Island Lake Campground, while the valleys of the Clarks Fork Yellowstone River and Crandall Creek support a network of remote family-named outposts. These include the L Bar T Ranch, Hunter Peak Ranch, and the Crandall Ranger Station. This survey documents a critical period of the High Rockies before modern expansion, capturing the placement of historical backcountry trails like Clarks Fork Trail and isolated landmarks such as Cathedral Cliffs and Windy Mountain.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1962
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.2 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain