1942 Map of Cutoff Mtn

About this map

The Independence Mine and high-alpine ridges define this remote corner of the Montana-Wyoming border as it appeared during a 1942 survey. Centered on the intersection of the Gallatin National Forest, Custer National Forest, and the northern edge of Yellowstone National Park, the map reveals a landscape managed for both extraction and conservation. Low-lying developments are sparse, represented by the Slough Creek Guard Sta and the Silver Tip Ranch along the waters of Slough Creek. The topography is dominated by massive peaks such as Cutoff Mtn and Mt Abundance, connected by high-altitude passages like Wolverine Pass and Columbine Pass. This survey illustrates the intricate drainage systems that feed the Stillwater River and Boulder River, capturing the wilderness character of the Beartooth and Absaroka ranges before later modern infrastructure.