1956 Map of Mount Maurice

About this map

The mountain town of Red Lodge sits at the foot of the Beartooth Range, serving as a gateway to the high plateaus and glacial lakes of the Custer National Forest. This mid-century survey captures the region's transition from early mining and ranching toward recreation and scientific study, evidenced by the presence of the Yellowstone-Bighorn Research Camp and numerous sites like Camp Rotary and Lions Club Camp. Water management is prominent along the valley floor, with the Pryde Ditch and Haara Ditch diverting flows from Rock Creek. High-altitude features including the Silver Run Plateau and Hellroaring Plateau dominate the western half of the map, rising toward peaks such as Mount Maurice and Grizzly Peak. Local history is anchored by the Draper Sch and Red Lodge Cemetery, while the Line Creek Guard Sta monitors the remote southern high country.