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1942 Map of Cutoff Mtn

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Cutoff Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Independence Mine sits high in the mountainous terrain where Park County meets Sweet Grass County, marking an era of mineral exploration in the Northern Rockies. The landscape is defined by the high watersheds of the Boulder River, Slough Creek, and the Stillwater River, which carve through three overlapping federal jurisdictions: Gallatin National Forest, Custer National Forest, and the northern edge of Yellowstone National Park.

Remote outposts such as the Slough Creek Guard Sta and Silver Tip Ranch provide evidence of early wilderness management and private holdings. Notable alpine features include the cluster of high lakes near Mt Abundance, such as Lake Abundance and Abundance Lake, alongside named peaks like Cutoff Mtn and Pinnacle Mtn. The survey also documents the Northeast Entrance and the Cooke Ranger Sta, critical access points into the park during the mid-20th century.