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1987 Map of Roundhead Butte

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Roundhead Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Slough Creek meanders through a high mountain valley where the boundaries of Yellowstone National Park, Gallatin National Forest, and the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness converge. This 1980s landscape is defined by its drainage network, with Frenchy Creek and Meadow Creek feeding into the main valley floor. The human footprint is sparse but specific, centered on the Silver Tip Ranch and a remote Guard Station located near the state line.

Elevation gains are marked by prominent summits like Roundhead Butte and Lookout Mountain, while the massive Anderson Ridge anchors the western edge. A primary Pack Trail serves as the connective tissue through this high-altitude terrain, crossing from Park County, Montana into the Wyoming portion of the park. The map captures a moment of transition between managed forest land and protected wilderness, illustrating the reach of the Cutoff Creek drainage and the isolated nature of these northern gateway areas.