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2000 Map of Sunshine Point

Name: 2000 Topographic Map of Sunshine Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2005
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2005

About this map

The Gallatin River carves a central path through this mountain landscape at the turn of the millennium, serving as the primary corridor for movement between the Bozeman Ranger District and the Hebgen Lake Ranger District. Human presence is concentrated in small outposts like Almart, Cinnamon Station, and the historic 320 Ranch, highlighting a transition from traditional ranching to a landscape defined by conservation and recreation.

Large-scale protected areas dominate the terrain, with the Lee Metcalf Wilderness anchoring the southern reaches near Monument Meadow. The map documents the intricate network of water sources including Snowflake Springs and Buffalo Horn Creek, alongside prominent peaks like Sunshine Point and Crown Butte. This survey reflects an era of forest management where wildlife corridors, such as the Gallatin State Wildlife Management Area, were formalized alongside the boundaries of Yellowstone National Park.