1943 Map of Mt. Cowen

About this map

Absaroka National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape surveyed between 1938 and 1940. The area is defined by its complex drainage systems, including the Boulder River and the West and East Forks that carve through the peaks. High-elevation water bodies like Pine Creek Lake, Jewel Lake, and Trapper Lake sit in the shadows of prominent summits such as Mt Cowen and Black Mtn. The terrain is marked by numerous passes and crossings that indicate early routes through the mountains, notably Mill Creek Pass and Silver Pass. Notable landmarks like Beaver Meadows and the distinctive formation known as The Needles provide clear points of orientation within the wilderness. Names like Agate Springs and Meattrack hint at the seasonal utility and natural resources of the territory during this era of federal land management.