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1965 Map of Bata Mountain

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Bata Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Clearwater State Forest encompasses much of this mid-1960s terrain along the boundary of Missoula and Powell Counties. Steep forested ridges and mountain peaks like Bata Mtn and Lost Horse Mountain define the topography, while the Blackfoot River cuts through the northern portion of the sheet. Evidence of early resource extraction is visible in the southwestern corner, where a Mine and Prospect sit near North Fork Elk Creek.

The landscape is characterized by its drainage network, with Chamberlain Creek and the West Fork flowing through deep valleys toward the Blackfoot. High-elevation clearings such as Chamberlain Meadows and the broad Blanchard Flats provide a contrast to the dense contour lines. Access throughout this remote area is limited to a few unimproved paths and a Jeep Trail, illustrating the undeveloped state of these timberlands during this era.