2021 Map of Muddy Creek

About this map

The high alpine country of the Beartooth Mountains dominates this portion of the Shoshone National Forest, where the hydrology is defined by a series of glacial basins and steep drainage systems. High-elevation water bodies like Granite Lake and Lake Reno feed into the complex network of Muddy Cr and Ghost Cr, eventually reaching the Clarks Fork Yellowstone River in the south. The modern transport corridor of the Beartooth National Scenic Byway cuts across the center of the sheet, providing access to the higher peaks and landmarks like Clay Butte. Traces of earlier human movement are evident in the historical alignment of the Old Cooke City Rd and a dense web of pack trails, including the Granite Loop Trl and Clarks Fork Trl, which follow the natural contours of the mountain passes and stream valleys.