1951 Map of Squaw Peak

About this map

The Gallatin National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape in Sweet Grass County, where the high ridges of Long Mountain and Squaw Peak rise above the branching drainages of the Boulder River and East Boulder River. The 1951 field survey reveals a high-altitude territory in transition, where earlier pioneer efforts are marked by scattered remnants of habitation. Homesteading history is prominent along the canyon floors and mountain benches, evidenced by sites like the Mc Kinsey Homestead and several locations already listed as abandoned, including the Farnsworth Homestead and Sessongood Homestead. Evidence of early resource extraction persists through features such as Sawmill Ruins and Spring Ruins, while the East Boulder School serves as a lone institutional landmark in this sparsely populated terrain. The map also traces intricate water management infrastructure, including a Ditch and Flume near Enos Creek, which supported local agriculture or livestock in the foothills.