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1995 Map of Cave Mountain

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Cave Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The Sawtooth Range and the Lewis and Clark Range converge in this mid-1990s survey, creating a landscape defined by significant conservation and wildlife management efforts. Large tracts of land are designated as the Bob Marshall Wilderness and the Blackleaf Wildlife Management Area, reflecting the region's priority on habitat preservation. The eastern slopes descend toward the Pine Butte Swamp Nature Conservancy Preserve, a unique ecological transition where the mountains meet the plains.

Working ranches such as the 7 Lazy P Ranch, Cow Track Ranch, and Burfening Ranch occupy the drainages of the Teton River and Muddy Creek. Cultural history is noted by the presence of an Indian Burial Ground near Antelope Butte. The map also documents early energy exploration with a Gas Well and Oil Well situated near the National Forest Boundary, illustrating the balance of industry and preservation at the end of the 20th century.