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1989 Map of Windy Mountain

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Windy Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Shoshone National Forest dominates this section of Park County, where the Clarks Fork Yellowstone River carves a deep path through the northern landscape. This 1980s survey captures a high-elevation wilderness defined by dramatic geological features, including the towering Cathedral Cliffs and the prominent summit of Windy Mountain. A network of 4WD tracks and trails provides the only mechanized access through the region, leading toward the North Absaroka Wilderness in the southwest corner.

Water is a defining element here, with Crandall Creek and Reef Creek feeding into the main river fork. Notable landmarks like the Natural Arch and the botanically significant Swamp Lake sit among the high peaks, while the southern portion of the map transitions into the Sunlight Basin. This era of the map reflects a landscape managed for both preservation and limited extraction, evidenced by the presence of a Gravel Pit amidst the sprawling forest lands.