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1956 Map of Cooke City

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Cooke City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

High-altitude mining and glacial geography define this mid-century survey of the Beartooth and Absaroka ranges. Cooke City and Silver Gate serve as the primary gateways to this remote landscape, where the local economy remained tied to the extraction of mineral wealth. The map documents an extensive mining network south and east of the settlements, including the Glengarry Mines, McLaren Mines, and Irma Mines, alongside smaller operations like the Little Daisy Mine and Shoe Mine.

Beyond the industrial sites, the map details a complex hydrologic and alpine environment characterized by active glaciers such as Grasshopper Glacier and Sky Top Glacier. The rugged terrain is further marked by high peaks including Granite Peak and Mount Zimmer, while human access is preserved via routes like the Goose Lake Jeep Trail and Lulu Pass Road. Administrative footprints are visible at the Big Park Guard Station and Cooke Pass Ranger Sta, overseeing the intersections of the Custer, Gallatin, and Shoshone National Forests.