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1980 Map of Cody

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Cody
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Cody serves as the focal point of this 1980s-era landscape, where the Shoshone National Forest meets the transition to the eastern plains. The mapping reveals a complex network of alpine features and low-lying basins, most notably the Beartooth Mountains and the Absaroka Mountains which dominate the western half of the quadrangle. The Clarks Fork Yellowstone River carves through the northern reaches, while the southern edge is anchored by the Shoshone River and the Buffalo Bill Reservoir.

Infrastructure like the Burlington Northern railroad and the Cody Municipal Airport reflect the regional transportation hub's development during this period. Researchers will find interest in the scattered smaller settlements and landmarks such as Pahaska, Painter, and the Sweetwater Mineral Springs, which provide insight into the seasonal and permanent habitation patterns outside the main town center. The map also delineates the extensive Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness and the eastern edge of Yellowstone National Park.