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1986 Map of Ramshorn Peak

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Ramshorn Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Gallatin National Forest Petrified Forest dominates the southern reaches of this high-elevation terrain, where geological history is preserved alongside rugged mountain summits. As of the mid-1980s, this landscape remained largely defined by its primitive trails and natural drainage systems, including the headwaters of Sunlight Creek and Buffalo Creek. The topographic detail illustrates a transition from the dense drainages of the Tom Miner Basin to the sharp peaks of the Gallatin Range.

Prominent landmarks such as Ramshorn Peak and Eaglehead Mountain serve as anchor points for wilderness navigation. The presence of Radio Towers on Steamboat Mountain and near Twin Peaks marks the era's limited infrastructure. Surveyors documented specific backcountry access points like Buffalo Horn Pass and the 74601 Trail, providing a clear view of the area's recreational and conservation status within the Gallatin State Wildlife Management Area.