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2012 Map of Burgess Junction

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Burgess Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Burgess Junction sits at a significant crossroads in the Bighorn National Forest, serving as a hub for both transit and mountain commerce in the early 21st century. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the N Tongue River and its various tributaries, including Little Willow Cr and Big Willow Cr. This geography supported a seasonal economy of lodges and camps, evidenced by the presence of Bear Lodge, Twin Buttes Lodge, and specialized sites like Wolfe Cow Camp and P K Cow Camp.

Further north, the terrain transitions into a series of distinctive geological features and basins. Named landmarks such as Garden of the Gods, Bull Park, and Fool Creek Basin illustrate the variety of the upland environment. The drainage of the Dry Fork Little Bighorn River cuts through the northern sections of the quadrangle, while a network of forest routes, such as Freeze Out Rd and FS RD 15, provide the primary access for recreation at North Tongue River Campground.