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1988 Map of Lake Cameron

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Lake Cameron
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Beaverhead National Forest and Gallatin National Forest converge in this high-elevation landscape, where the rugged mountains of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness drop sharply toward the valley floor. The eastern portion of the map is dominated by prominent summits like Black Mountain and The Helmet, while the western edge transitions into the broad, agricultural expanse of the Cameron Bench.

Tracing the hydrologic patterns reveals a complex network of drainages, from high alpine basins containing Cedar Lake and Lake Cameron to the lower reaches of Bear Creek and Burger Creek. Evidence of early land management and utility is found in the Bear Creek F S Station and the various irrigation features, including a notable Ditch system and a Gravel Pit near the mountain front. This area, protected in part by the Bear Creek Wildlife Management Area, shows the intersection of wilderness preservation and the practical needs of the ranching frontier.