1989 Map of Dead Indian Peak

About this map

Dead Indian Peak stands as the primary landmark of this high-elevation terrain within the Shoshone National Forest. Established through fieldwork in the mid-1980s, the map delineates a remote landscape dominated by the North Absaroka Wilderness. The geography is defined by sharp drainage basins, where Dead Indian Creek and Trout Creek carve through the mountain front. A winding Pack Trail provides the only mapped route across this roadless expanse, connecting the headwaters of Big Creek with the rugged slopes of Trout Peak. The presence of The Wall and the crossing of the Wilderness Boundary reflect a land managed for its primitive character, where historical access was likely limited to seasonal hunting or high-country grazing.