1989 Map of Beartooth Butte

About this map

The Beartooth Plateau dominates this high-altitude landscape within the Shoshone National Forest and the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. The map reveals a complex network of glacial lakes and alpine waterways, centered around the prominent Beartooth Butte and Bird Mountain. This 1989 provisional survey emphasizes the recreational character of the region, documenting the Beartooth Highline Trail as it traverses the divide, alongside established facilities like the Boat Ramp and Campground near Beartooth Lake. The drainage patterns are clearly defined, with Bear Creek and Canyon Creek carving through the terrain, connecting remote waters such as Island Lake, Night Lake, and the Chain Lakes. This document provides a look at the backcountry infrastructure and natural landmarks of Park County before the turn of the millennium.