1962 Map of Beartooth Mountain

About this map

The Missouri River carves a dramatic path through this 1962 topographic landscape, dominated by the waters of Holter Lake at a spillway elevation of 3578 feet. The map highlights the rugged interaction between water and terrain at the Gates of the Rocky Mountains, where the river winds through steep canyons and the sharp Oxbow Bend. Settlement is sparse, limited to remote sites such as Beartooth Ranch, Sperry Ranch, and the Indian Trail Lodge, reflecting the area's isolation within the Helena National Forest.