Park County extends through south-central Montana from the Shields Valley north of Livingston to Paradise Valley and the Yellowstone gateway communities in the south. Livingston is the dominant road and settlement hub, where Interstate 90 meets U.S. 89. Northward, Clyde Park and Wilsall follow the Shields River corridor; southward, Pine Creek, Pray, Emigrant, Corwin Springs, and Gardiner occupy the long Yellowstone River valley. The terrain-and-water map adds West Boulder River, Boulder River, Stillwater River, and several mountain lakes, while the elevation map shows dramatic relief rising well above the valley floors. High-resolution JPG versions of the maps are available together in the download ZIP below.
Park County’s official About page describes Livingston as the county seat at the crossroads of I-90 and U.S. 89. It also highlights Yellowstone River flowing north from Yellowstone National Park and identifies Shields River as another major county river. Those two river valleys provide a simple way to understand the maps: Shields Valley organizes the north, while Yellowstone River and Paradise Valley organize the long central-southern corridor.
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Livingston is the county’s main road junction
On the general county map, Livingston sits slightly north of the county’s midpoint. Interstate 90 enters from the west and continues east, while U.S. 89 provides the strongest north-south route through Livingston. Route 191 branches east, and Route 540 appears farther south along the Paradise Valley side.
North of Livingston, Clyde Park and Wilsall sit along the U.S. 89 corridor. Route 86 branches west near Wilsall, while the surrounding northern valley is broader and less rugged than the mountain areas farther east.
Smaller labels such as Wineglass and Pine Creek provide local references around the Livingston area. The map is designed for geographic orientation rather than live travel conditions, so road work, winter closures, and mountain-road restrictions should be checked separately.
Paradise Valley links Livingston with Gardiner
South of Livingston, U.S. 89 continues through Pine Creek, Pray, Emigrant, South Glastonbury, Corwin Springs, and Gardiner. The road follows the same broad north-south valley as Yellowstone River, making this one of the clearest geographic corridors on the map.
Gardiner sits close to the southern boundary, with Jardine labeled farther east in the mountains. Park County’s official material identifies Gardiner and Jardine among the communities close to Yellowstone National Park. The county map provides orientation, but current national-park road access should be checked separately.
The southeastern extension contains Cooke City and Route 212. This area is geographically separate from the direct Livingston-Gardiner corridor, and access conditions can be strongly affected by seasonal Yellowstone-region road status.
Livingston and Clyde Park are the two ranked cities
The city map ranks two places: Livingston and Clyde Park. Its CITY INDEX lists Livingston at 8,780 and Clyde Park at 341. These values are embedded in the supplied map and should not be treated as guaranteed current population estimates. Current demographic totals should be checked through recent U.S. Census Bureau data.
Livingston is the county’s largest settlement reference, while Clyde Park lies farther north in Shields Valley. Surrounding labels include Gallatin, Meagher, Sweet Grass, Carbon, Stillwater, Wheatland, and Broadwater counties, placing Park County among several large south-central Montana mountain regions.
No connector line or mileage label is printed between Livingston and Clyde Park. The visual spacing should therefore be treated only as a location reference, not as straight-line distance or road mileage. Actual travel should be checked on the general map and with current navigation information.
Shields River organizes the northern valley
The terrain-and-water map gives Shields River a dominant role in the northern county. The river descends through a broad north-south valley toward the Livingston side, while South Fork Shields River comes out of higher northeastern terrain.
Cottonwood Reservoir appears in the northwest, while Rock Lake and Rock Creek provide separate references in the northeastern mountains. The valley floor is much gentler than the high terrain to the east, which becomes especially clear when comparing the water and elevation maps.
Park County’s official About page also identifies Shields River as one of the county’s major rivers. The terrain-and-water map is still only a geographic reference; it does not establish flood zones, water depth, parcel boundaries, water rights, navigation conditions, or safe stream crossings.
Yellowstone River and the Boulder rivers divide the central mountains
Yellowstone River is the strongest water reference through the central county. Its valley passes the Livingston area and continues south through Paradise Valley, closely matching the main U.S. 89 travel corridor. Sacagawea Lagoon appears as a smaller water feature southwest of Livingston.
West Boulder River and Boulder River occupy separate eastern mountain valleys. Both provide useful references in terrain that otherwise has few town names, and both appear as lower corridors between higher ridges on the elevation map.
Dailey Lake and Merrell Lake sit farther southwest. In the long southeastern extension, Stillwater River, Lower Aero Lake, and Kersey Lake provide additional landmarks in remote high country.
Elevation ranges from about 1,280 to 3,847 meters
The elevation map reports an actual county range of about 1,280 to 3,847 meters, with a mean elevation near 2,125 meters. Paradise Valley and Shields Valley appear in green as broad lower corridors, while the mountain country around them rises quickly through yellow and brown.
The highest terrain is concentrated in the eastern, southeastern, and southwestern parts of the county. Dense brown ridges are especially prominent in the southeastern extension and east of the main Yellowstone corridor. Northeastern mountains also rise sharply above Shields Valley.
Yellowstone River, Shields River, West Boulder River, and Boulder River remain visible as lower routes through these mountains. The elevation map is intended for county-wide comparison only and should not be used as survey-grade or engineering-grade data for a specific property.
Livingston and the two main river valleys provide a simple framework
A practical way to read Park County is to start with Livingston. Follow U.S. 89 north toward Clyde Park and Wilsall to understand Shields Valley, then trace it south through Pray, Emigrant, and Gardiner to understand Paradise Valley. Route 191 and the Cooke City-Route 212 extension can be treated as separate eastern references.
Water features provide the next layer. Shields River organizes the north, Yellowstone River the central-southern valley, and West Boulder, Boulder, and Stillwater rivers divide the eastern mountain areas. Cottonwood Reservoir, Rock Lake, Dailey Lake, Merrell Lake, Lower Aero Lake, and Kersey Lake help distinguish more remote sections.
The WebP images embedded in the article are convenient for quick browsing. The high-resolution JPG files in the ZIP are better for printing or enlarging small road, river, and lake labels. Because these are static reference maps, current road access, water levels, and Yellowstone-region restrictions should be checked through current official information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the city map show the distance between Livingston and Clyde Park?
No. The city map ranks and locates Livingston and Clyde Park but does not print a connector line, straight-line distance, or road mileage between them. Use the general county map and current navigation information for an actual trip.
Where is the highest terrain in Park County?
The highest terrain is concentrated across the eastern, southeastern, and southwestern mountain areas. Paradise Valley and Shields Valley are much lower and appear as broad green corridors on the elevation map.
Can the 1,280–3,847 meter elevation range be used for a property or engineering project?
No. The range is a county-wide reference for comparing lower valleys with high mountain terrain. Precise site elevations should come from an authoritative source such as the USGS 3D Elevation Program and, when necessary, a professional survey.
Map File Information
Download the Park County county, city, terrain-and-water, and elevation maps as high-resolution A3 JPG files.
- Included Files: county map, city map, terrain and water map, elevation map
- File Type: ZIP containing 4 JPG files
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Sources and References
County government and local background are available from the official Park County website and the county’s About Park County page, which identifies Livingston as the county seat and highlights I-90, U.S. 89, Yellowstone River, Shields River, and Paradise Valley.
Boundary and road-reference data can be checked through U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles. Hydrographic data are available from USGS National Hydrography, and elevation data through the USGS 3D Elevation Program.
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