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1955 Map of Emigrant

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Emigrant
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Paradise Valley serves as the central corridor for this mid-century survey, dominated by the winding course of the Yellowstone River and the tracks of the Northern Pacific railroad. The map documents a rural landscape in transition, noting several former community hubs such as Nesbit Sch, Elbow Sch, and White City. While many smaller schools and settlements were already marked as abandoned by the 1950s, Chico Hot Springs and the nearby town of Chico remain as established landmarks at the base of the mountains.

To the east, the terrain rises sharply into the Gallatin National Forest, where peaks like Emigrant Peak and Arrow Peak tower over the valley floor. The map details the local resource economy, showing the State Fish Hatchery, the Barbara Ann Mine, and various ranching operations like the Knowles Ranch and Bow and Arrow Ranch. This document is a detailed record of the schools, churches, and family-named landmarks that defined Park County during this era.