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1955 Map of Gardiner

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Gardiner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Gardiner serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, situated at the historic North Entrance Yellowstone National Park along the Yellowstone River. The area's industrial and transportation history is evident through the Northern Pacific rail line and local infrastructure like Blanding Sta and the Cem nearby. To the northeast, the settlement of Jardine sits high above the river valley, flanked by Mineral Hill and Hanlon Hill, highlighting the region's mining legacy near the Quarries.

The landscape transitions from the developed flats of Deckard Flats into the protected wilderness of Gallatin National Forest. Notable landmarks such as Eagle Nest Rock and Knowles Falls mark the rugged corridor where the river carves through the mountains. Significant peaks like Monitor Peak and Sliding Mtn dominate the northern terrain, while numerous backcountry paths, including the Jardine-Hellroaring Trail, provide access through the complex drainage systems of Bear Creek and Hellroaring Creek.