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1957 Map of Warm River Butte

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Warm River Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Targhee National Forest and the southwestern corner of Yellowstone National Park converge in this mid-century topographic study, defined by the hydrological divide of the Falls River. The landscape is a network of high-country meadows and volcanic landmarks like Warm River Butte and Rising Butte. The presence of several isolated ranching outposts, including Howell Ranch and J Y Ranch, suggests the late-stage resilience of high-elevation livestock operations in eastern Idaho.

Administrative presence is marked by a series of remote outposts, from the Bechler River Ranger Station to the Porcupine Ranger Station, reflecting federal management of the timber and water resources. The Old Marysville Road provides a historical trace of earlier transit through the region. Significant water features such as Sheep Falls and the geologically distinct Warm River Spring highlight the area's complex drainage patterns before modern development altered the surrounding river basins.