Loading map...

1950 Map of Deep Lake

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Deep Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Beartooth Highway carves across the high Beartooth Plateau in this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and isolated alpine water bodies like Quintuple Peaks and Black Stone Lake. The Clarks Fork Yellowstone River dominates the central topography, winding through the Clarks Fork Canyon where it is joined by numerous tributaries such as Cyclone Creek and Bar Creek.

Land use during this era is characterized by dispersed cattle and sheep ranching, with several family-named landmarks such as Tolman Ranch, Ellsbury Ranch, and Davidson Ranch situated near water sources. Significant backcountry access is documented via the Morrison Trail and Highline Trail, which connect the high peaks of the Beartooth Mountains to the lower Sunlight Basin. This map also captures historical markers like the Frank N Hammitt Monument and localized features like the Deep Lake Slide Area, providing a detailed record of the region's ranching and recreational infrastructure before more modern developments.