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1958 Map of Cave Mountain

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Cave Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Lewis and Clark National Forest defines the western half of this Teton County survey, where the Front Range meets the plains. The landscape transitions from the high peaks of Choteau Mountain and Cave Mountain down into the intricate coulee systems of the east. This era of land use is marked by established cattle operations, notably the Burfening Ranch, Lazy P Ranch, and Cow Track Ranch, situated along the drainage of Muddy Creek.

A notable Oil Well is recorded north of the forest boundary, signaling industrial exploration on the edge of the wilderness. To the east, landmarks like Antelope Butte and Indian Head Rock provide distinct navigational points, while an Indian Burial Ground near Rinker Creek indicates the long-standing human presence in this corridor before the ranching era. The topography is also characterized by a network of pack trails that once provided the primary access through the Middle Fork and Lonesome Ridge areas.