2014 Map of Emigrant

About this map

Chico Hot Springs and the surrounding settlement of Chico anchor this 2014 study of the Paradise Valley corridor. The landscape is dominated by the transition from the Yellowstone River valley floor into the high elevations of the Absaroka Range, where Emigrant Peak and Chico Peak provide dramatic topographic relief. The map documents the scattered residential patterns around Pray and White City, along with the critical water resources flowing from the mountains, including Emigrant Cr and Mill Cr. Cultural markers such as the Chico Cem provide vital reference points for genealogists researching family history in the Gallatin National Forest region. The intricate network of local roads like Emigrant Creek Rd and E River Rd illustrates the modern access to these historic mountain foothills.