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1988 Map of Lone Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Big Sky Mountain Village serves as the focal point of this 1980s mountain study, situated at the base of the towering Lone Mountain. The map illustrates the development of the ski area and its associated infrastructure during a period of significant growth, including the Ski Lift systems and Lake Levinsky. Surrounding this emerging recreational hub are the protected lands of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness and the Beaverhead National Forest, highlighting the proximity of modern resort development to preserved wilderness areas like the Spanish Peaks.

The hydrography of the region is defined by the headwaters of the Gallatin system, with the Middle Fork Gallatin River and South Fork Gallatin River carving through the terrain. Numerous high-elevation water bodies, such as the Spanish Lakes and the Ulerys Lakes, are connected by a network of primitive routes and a Pack Trail, offering a detailed view of the backcountry landscape before later expansions.