1989 Map of Muddy Creek

About this map

Clarks Fork Yellowstone River carves a deep path through this 1989 provisional survey, defining the transition between the Shoshone National Forest and the high elevations of the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. The landscape is dominated by glacial-cut terrain and numerous alpine water bodies such as Granite Lake and Lake Reno. The map illustrates a primitive transportation network, where trails and light-duty roads serve isolated points of interest like the Maintenance Station near Muddy Creek and the notable overlook at Clay Butte. To the south, the boundary of the North Absaroka Wilderness encloses the lower reaches of Squaw Creek and the prominent Hunter Peak. This record captures the region just as it appeared in the late 1980s, preserving the exact layout of wilderness boundaries and backcountry access routes.