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1970 Map of Big Salmon Lake West, 1973 Print
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1970 Map of Big Salmon Lake West

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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Big Salmon Lake dominates this 1970 study of the high Montana backcountry, where the waters of the South Fork Flathead River drainage are carved by narrow drainages like Charlotte Creek and Lamoose Creek. This landscape, situated within the Flathead National Forest and the Bob Marshall Wilderness, shows a primitive transportation network consisting entirely of Pack Trails and Foot Trails. The infrastructure of forest management is anchored by the Pendant Guard Sta near Pendant Creek, providing a base for monitoring this remote terrain. Significant geological landmarks define the skyline, including Garnet Peak, Charlotte Peak, and Gyp Mtn. The map also captures the meeting of Powell, Missoula, and Flathead counties along high ridges and summits like Patrol Point, illustrating how natural topography dictated early administrative boundaries in the northern Rockies.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1970
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain