1958 Map of Cave Mountain

About this map

Lewis And Clark National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape along the eastern front of the Rockies, where the mountains meet the high plains. The topography is defined by prominent peaks like Cave Mountain and the towering Choteau Mountain, which separate the rugged interior from the ranching operations below. Evidence of early settlement and land use is visible in the presence of the Burfening Ranch and Lazy P Ranch, while a single Oil Well near Muddy Creek points to the area's natural resource potential. One of the most significant historical markers on the sheet is the Indian Burial Ground located east of Rinker Creek, providing a direct link to the Indigenous history of this terrain. The drainage patterns of the North Fork Teton River and South Fork Teton River provide a glimpse into the watershed that sustained these high-country ranches and the cattle industry during the late 1950s.