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1958 Map of Mount Holmes

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Mount Holmes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Mount Holmes stands as a central topographic anchor in this high-altitude corner of Yellowstone National Park, where the headwaters of several major drainages converge. The 1958 landscape is defined by its network of backcountry routes, including the Bighorn Trail and Fawn Pass Trail, which connect isolated stations like the Patrol Cabin to the broader wilderness. This survey reveals a complex hydrological system where the Gallatin River and Gardner River begin their descent, carving through prominent features like Crowfoot Ridge and the broad basin of Gardners Hole.

The map highlights a transition from high peaks like Sepulcher Mountain and Bannock Peak to concentrated water bodies such as Sportsman Lake and Grizzly Lake. For those studying the early management of the park, the placement of landmarks like Trilobite Point and Three Rivers Peak illustrates how the physical geography dictated the movement of early rangers and geological surveyors across this varied terrain.