1950 Map of Monument Ridge

About this map

The Vigilante Experimental Range and the high peaks of the Beaverhead National Forest dominate this mid-century survey of the high country between the Ruby River and the West Fork Madison River. The landscape is defined by remote camps and administrative outposts, such as the Black Butte Ranger Station and Madison West Fork Ranger Station, which managed the vast timber and grazing lands of the era. The presence of Cottonwood Camp, Three Forks Cow Camp, and Williams Camp suggests a seasonal rhythm of ranching and resource management centered on the mountain basins.