1950 Map of Cliff Lake

About this map

Beaverhead National Forest land dominates this 1950 field-checked survey of Madison County, showing a landscape defined by ranching and high-altitude water management. The Madison River corridor is the primary artery for local life, supporting a string of lodges and resorts such as Snowball Inn, Pine Butte Lodge, and Elliotts Resort. The map serves as a vital record of mid-century land use, documenting numerous family-named cattle operations including Wolf Creek Ranch, Klatt Ranch, and Wickadall Ranch, alongside several seasonal encampments like the West Fork Cow Camp.