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2000 Map of Ibex Mountain

Name: 2000 Topographic Map of Ibex Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2005
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2005

About this map

Gallatin National Forest lands dominate this high-elevation landscape, where the Livingston Ranger District manages a terrain defined by the peaks of Ibex Mountain and Elk Mountain. The map reveals a pattern of rural settlement concentrated along the drainages of Cottonwood Creek and Rock Creek, where established ranching operations like Cox Ranch, Foster Ranch, and Criswell Ranch are situated. These family-named holdings highlight the region's enduring agricultural identity at the turn of the 21st century.

Local history is preserved in small landmarks such as the Rock Creek Cem and the Pleasant View Sch, which served the scattered residents of this mountain community. Access is primarily limited to rugged corridors like Cottonwood Road and Rock Creek Road, which follow the natural contours of the land. The presence of a Gravel Pit and several ditches, such as those near Indian Creek, suggests the ongoing management of water and resources in this part of Park County.