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1987 Map of The Pyramid

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of The Pyramid
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The high-altitude drainage of Mill Creek and its tributaries dominates this 1980s terrain in the Gallatin National Forest. The landscape is defined by the protected status of the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, where human impact is restricted to a network of established Pack Trails. Topographical landmarks like The Pyramid and Mill Creek Pass serve as natural navigational points for those traversing the backcountry.

Several remote water features including Elbow Lake, Crystal Lake, and Agate Springs are mapped among the steep elevation changes. Geologic curiosities such as Crystal Cave are noted near the East Fork Mill Creek, while the presence of named drainages like Meatrack Creek and Anderson Creek illustrates the complex watershed feeding into the larger valley systems. The survey reflects a region preserved for wilderness value, showing no permanent settlements or improved roads within the quadrangle boundaries.