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1958 Map of Mount Holmes

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Mount Holmes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Mount Holmes dominates this high-altitude section of northwestern Yellowstone National Park, standing as a prominent landmark at the headwaters of several drainages. This late-1950s survey captures the intricate trail network essential for park management and backcountry travel before modern infrastructure reached these interior peaks. The presence of the Patrol Cabin near Fawn Pass highlights the era’s reliance on permanent outposts for ranger surveillance and winter patrols.

A complex hydrography of creeks and high lakes, including Gallatin Lake and Grizzly Lake, feeds into major river systems like the Gallatin River and the Gardner River. The map details the dramatic divide where the Crowfoot Ridge and White Peaks separate the watersheds. Distinctive geological markers such as Trilobite Point and Bannock Peak serve as primary points of orientation for travelers following the Bighorn Pass Trail or the Winter Creek Trail through the high country.