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1962 Map of Ashley Mountain

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Ashley Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Ashley Mountain serves as the focal point for this 1962 topographical study of the Flathead National Forest in Montana. The landscape is defined by the high crest of the Ashley Divide, where the Ashley Lookout Tower stands as a sentinel over the drainage basins of Griffin Creek and Meadow Creek. The mapping reveals a remote region where human activity is limited to a few specific sites, including the Star Meadow Ranch and the small settlement at Oettiker.

Evidence of resource extraction is present through several labeled Mines tucked into the mountain slopes. The network of movement through this terrain is largely dependent on a systems of (Pack) Trails, which connect features like Lupine Lake and the various forks of Logan Creek. The map provides a clear picture of the mid-century wilderness management and early backcountry ranching operations in Flathead County.