1958 Map of Cave Mountain

About this map

The eastern front of the Lewis and Clark National Forest dominates this landscape, where the high peaks of the Rockies meet the Montana plains. Higher elevations such as Mount Werner and Chateau Mountain overlook a complex drainage system where Muddy Creek and the Teton R flow eastward. This 1950s survey captures a transition between wilderness and managed rangeland, evidenced by a pack trail winding through the forest and established homesteads like the Burfening Ranch and Lazy P Ranch on the lower slopes. A notable Indian Burial Ground is located near Rinker Creek, while evidence of natural resource exploration appears at a lone Oil Well near the northern forest boundary. Geographic landmarks like Indian Head Rock and Grab Butte serve as orientation points for researchers tracing the historical trails of Teton County.