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1964 Map of Bassoo Peak

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Bassoo Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Flathead Indian Reservation Boundary divides this mountainous landscape, marking a significant intersection of jurisdictional and forest lands in the mid-1960s. Surveyed by the U.S. Geological Survey, the area is defined by the high elevations of Bassoo Peak, Thompson Peak, and Snowstorm Mountain, which straddle the divide between the Flathead National Forest and the Lolo National Forest. The map detail reveals a remote wilderness terrain navigated primarily by a network of Pack Trails rather than developed roads.

Hydrological features such as Mill Creek, Chippy Creek, and Big Rock Creek drain these slopes, while the presence of the Alder Creek Ditch in the southern portion suggests managed water transport for downstream use. The lack of towns or permanent settlements reflects the preservation of these lands for timber and watershed protection, punctuated only by isolated Springs and the rugged summits of Pashua Peak and Tepee Mtn.