1940 Map of Mt Wallace

About this map

Gallatin National Forest and the northern border of Yellowstone National Park meet in this high-altitude survey of Park County. The landscape is defined by its drainages and peaks, including the prominent Mt Wallace and Hummingbird Peak. Early administrative presence is visible at the Hellroaring Ranger Station and Buffalo Fork Ranger Station, while the Bull Moose Cabin marks a remote outpost along West Fork. High mountain basins like Silver Basin, Clover Basin, and Hummingbird Basin gather snowmelt for the complex network of creeks that flow toward the Boulder River. Of particular interest to historical researchers is the Poacher Trail winding through the southern mountains, indicating established routes used before or during the expansion of the park system. The map also documents the unique geography of The Hole and the distinct elevation of Niggerhead Butte overlooking Buffalo Creek.