2014 Map of Cooke City

About this map

Cooke City and Silver Gate serve as the primary gateways to the northeast entrance of Yellowstone National Park, occupying the high-altitude interface between Montana and Wyoming. This 2014 survey captures the intricate alpine geography of the Beartooth Range, where peaks like Scotch Bonnet Mtn and Henderson Mtn overlook a complex of high lakes, including Goose Lake and Zimmer Lake. The landscape is shaped by the transition from the Custer National Forest to the Gallatin National Forest, intersected by historical corridors like the Bannock Trl and Lulu Pass Trail Rd. The map documents the localized human footprint at the Cooke City Cem and the winding path of Us-212 as it traverses Soda Butte Canyon and Colter Pass, providing critical access for modern travelers and researchers tracing the history of mountain pass routes.