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2011 Map of Cooke City

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cooke City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Cooke City and Silver Gate serve as the primary gateways to this mountain mining landscape, located at the high-altitude junction of Montana and Wyoming. The map documents an extensive history of resource extraction, with numerous claims scattered across the steep slopes of Henderson Mountain and Fisher Mountain. Notable operations include the Glengarry Mines, the Homestake Mine, and the Elizabeth Mine, reflecting a legacy of hard-rock prospecting.

Beyond the settlements and mine shafts, the terrain is defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and peaks. Water bodies like Goose Lake, Beauty Lake, and Lady of the Lake are connected by high passes such as Lulu Pass and Daisy Pass. The presence of the Cooke City Cemetery and the Cooke City Post Office anchors the town's social history, while seasonal sites like Soda Butte Campground near Colter Pass mark the area's later shift toward recreation and conservation.