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1994 Map of Amphitheatre Mountain

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Amphitheatre Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The Chinese Wall and the Continental Divide dominate this high-altitude landscape where the Flathead National Forest meets the Lewis and Clark National Forest. Revised in 1994, the map documents the pristine character of the Bob Marshall Wilderness, where dramatic peaks like Amphitheatre Mountain and Sphinx Peak overlook the headwaters of the White River. The terrain is characterized by steep limestone escarpments and remote drainage basins, with significant landmarks such as Larch Hill Pass and the winding Sun River providing navigational anchors for surveyors and researchers.

Water features define the interior wilderness, including the small Oasis Pond and Diamond Lake, which sit below the massive cliffs of the Scenic Divide. Unlike settled areas, the map reveals a landscape governed by topographical extremes, containing only a few high-country routes such as Spotted Bear Rd and the Rocky Mountain Rd on the eastern periphery. The presence of a Game Preserve highlights the region's importance for wildlife management at the close of the 20th century.