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1955 Map of Gardiner

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Gardiner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Gardiner serves as the focal point for this mid-century topographical study, positioned at the gateway to the North Entrance Yellowstone National Park. The landscape is defined by the dramatic descent of the Black Canyon of the Yellowstone River and the terminus of the Northern Pacific RR. This rail connection historically facilitated tourism and extraction, reaching just shy of the park's boundary.

Upland from the river valley, the small settlement of Jardine sits near Mineral Hill, suggesting the area's dual identity as both a recreational portal and a mining district. Deep backcountry trails like the Hellroaring Trail and Rescue Creek Trail offer a detailed look at the wilderness before modern development. Notable landmarks such as Eagle Nest Rock and Knowles Falls highlight the rugged geography of the Gallatin National Forest as it transitions into the nation's first national park.