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1967 Map of Strawberry Butte

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Strawberry Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Lewis and Clark National Forest defines this high-altitude landscape in Meagher County, where forest management and resource exploration intersected in the late 1960s. The Calf Creek Guard Station serves as a lonely administrative outpost amidst a complex network of drainages including Sheep Creek and the forks of Indian Creek. Evidence of mineral interest is visible in the southern reaches of the quadrangle, where several Prospects are noted near Iron Butte.

Navigation through these mountains relied heavily on non-vehicular routes, marked by numerous Pack Trails crossing high points like Moose Pass and through Allan Park. These trails connect the deep creek valleys to prominent summits such as Strawberry Butte and Black Butte. While the Moose Creek Campground indicates a mid-century recreational presence, the overall pattern of the map suggests a remote working forest characterized by seasonal grazing, timber monitoring, and geodetic surveying.