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1959 Map of Eagle Peak

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Eagle Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Yellowstone Lake and the Absaroka Range dominate this mid-century topographic survey of the wilderness bordering the Shoshone National Forest. The landscape is defined by the high-altitude hydrology of the Southest Arm and the winding Yellowstone River as it traverses the Two Ocean Plateau. The human footprint is sparse and administrative, characterized by isolated outposts such as the East Entrance Ranger Station and remote backcountry shelters like the Trail Creek Patrol Cabin and Cabin Creek Patrol Cabin.

Major peaks such as Eagle Peak, Mt. Stevenson, and Mt. Doane form a jagged interior skyline, while the Entrance Road provides the primary corridor through Sylvan Pass. The presence of the Thorofare Trail and various unpaved routes highlights the area's importance for early park management and wilderness travel. Geologists and researchers will find interest in the mapped Brimstone Basin and the landmark Langford Cairn on Terrace Point.