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1950 Map of Spanish Peaks

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Spanish Peaks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Madison Range and the high alpine terrain of the Spanish Peaks dominate this 1950 survey, showcasing a landscape defined by deep glaciated basins and prominent summits. Within the Gallatin National Forest, the map identifies early institutional and private outposts such as the Spanish Creek Ranger Station and the Rockhaven Presbyterian Camp. Settlement is sparse, limited to significant agricultural and recreational holdings like the Spanish Creek Ranch, BK Ranch, and Crail Ranch located along the valley floors.

Water is a defining element, from the headwaters of Spanish Creek to a dense network of high-altitude lakes including Spanish Lakes, Mirror Lake, and Lake Solitude. For researchers, the presence of the Andesite Lookout Tower and the rugged Burma Road near Finnegan Ridge provides evidence of early forest management and access routes established during the mid-century development of the Missouri River Basin.