1950 Map of Spanish Peaks

About this map

Gallatin Peak and the high summits of the Spanish Peaks dominate this mid-century survey of the high country straddling the Madison Co Gallatin Co line. The landscape is defined by its transition from the working lands of the Gallatin Valley floor to the protected wilderness of the Gallatin National Forest and Beaverhead National Forest. Along the eastern edge, the corridor near Route 191 hosts community landmarks like the Rockhaven Presbyterian Camp and local hubs such as Spanish Creek Ranch. Interior access is limited to rugged tracks like the Burma Road and forest infrastructure including the Spanish Creek Ranger Station. The map captures a high-altitude network of alpine basins, including Bear Basin and Beehive Basin, dotted with numerous small water bodies such as Lake Solitude and the Jerome Rock Lakes.