1956 Map of Beartooth Butte

About this map

The Shoshone National Forest serves as the backdrop for this mid-century survey, which details a remote landscape of high-altitude alpine lakes and private ranch holdings. The northern reaches of the map are defined by the Beartooth Plateau, where dozens of named water bodies like Beartooth Lake and Island Lake dot the terrain near the Beartooth Highway. This high-country access route is anchored by the State Highway Maintenance Camp, providing a glimpse into the infrastructure required to manage these mountain passes.