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2000 Map of Earthquake Lake

Name: 2000 Topographic Map of Earthquake Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2005
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2005

About this map

Earthquake Lake dominates this rugged corner of the Madison River valley, a landscape fundamentally reshaped by the 1959 seismic event. The map documents the Madison Slide and the subsequent creation of the lake, with the Earthquake Memorial and Visitors Center serving as key landmarks for understanding the area's geomorphology. To the west, the Missouri Flats offer a stark contrast to the surrounding peaks of the Horn Mountains and Sheep Mountain.

Resource extraction and ranching history are visible through features like the Asbestos Mine and family operations such as Olifee Ranch and Shaw Ranch. The Continental Divide winds along the southern edge, marking the high boundary between Montana and Idaho. This survey effectively captures a wilderness in transition, where the Beaverhead National Forest meets the recreational waters of Hebgen Lake and the Raynolds Pass fishing access.