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1988 Map of Belknap Creek

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Belknap Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The South Fork Shoshone River flows through the northwest corner of this terrain, where early ranching and irrigation infrastructure is evident in the Neff Ditch and Lakeview Ditch. Much of the landscape is dominated by the high elevations of the Shoshone National Forest, rising sharply toward the massive plateau of Carter Mountain in the southeast. This rugged wilderness is marked by the drainages of Belknap Creek, Bull Creek, and Willow Creek.

Remote landmarks such as Cox Lodge near Irma Lake and Lily Lake suggest the area's long-standing use for backcountry recreation and outfitting. A Radio Tower stands on a high ridge, while the North Meeteetse Trail provides a historical route across the southern heights. The map serves as a record of the complex topography of the Absaroka Range, detailing the forks of Rock Creek and the steep timbered slopes that define the region's character.