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1955 Map of Garnet Mountain

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Garnet Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Gallatin River carves a deep canyon through this portion of the Gallatin National Forest, serving as the primary corridor for movement and early industry in the mid-1950s. Along its banks, the Karst Ranch and Karst Power Plant anchor the local geography, alongside several seasonal camps and recreational hubs like Cascade Creek Summer Homes and the Shady Rest Camp. The presence of the Asbestos Mine near Asbestos Mine Cr and the Blanchard Sawmill indicates the diverse extractive industries once active in these mountains.

Upland areas are marked by administrative and fire-watch points including the Squaw Creek Ranger Sta and Butte Meadows Ranger Sta. Higher elevations are defined by prominent peaks such as Mount Blackmore and Garnet Mountain, while the drainage network is characterized by numerous tributaries like Cottonwood Creek and Squaw Creek. The network of foot trails connecting points like Windy Pass and Hidden Lakes illustrates the early forest management and backcountry access routes of the era.