1955 Map of Crown Butte

About this map

Gallatin National Forest dominates this mid-century topographic study, where the Gallatin River serves as the primary artery for travel and settlement along U.S. 191. The map documents a landscape defined by seasonal recreation and ranching, evidenced by the cluster of guest properties like Almart Mtn Lodge, Rainbow Ranch, and the Covered Wagon Ranch. Higher elevations are marked by a series of volcanic and sedimentary peaks, including Crown Butte and Lava Butte, which rise above the Taylor Fork and Buffalo Horn Creek drainage systems.