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2014 Map of Ahern Pass

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Ahern Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Glacier National Park dominates this high-altitude landscape along the boundary of Flathead and Glacier Counties. The map details a dramatic alpine environment where permanent ice fields like Chaney Glacier and the North Swiftcurrent Glacier feed the headwaters of the Belly River and McDonald Creek. A key corridor for travel through this wilderness is the famous Going To The Sun Rd, which winds past Crystal Point in the southern portion of the sheet.

Evidence of the area's geological history is found in landmarks like The Garden Wall and Iceberg Notch. For those interested in the park's early infrastructure and hiking history, the map traces significant routes through Ahern Pass and Swiftcurrent Pass. The rugged peaks of the Livingston Range and Mt Merritt frame a landscape punctuated by numerous waterfalls, including Atsina Falls and Ipasha Falls, showcasing the complex hydrology of the Continental Divide.