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2011 Map of Capitol Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Capitol Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Middle Fork Flathead River carves a winding path through this high-elevation landscape in Flathead County, defining a region where water and high peaks dominate the geography. The confluence at Three Forks serves as a central hub for drainage systems including Morrison Creek and Brushshack Creek, while the Three Forks Pack Bridge provides a rare point of engineered transit across the river. This remote wilderness area is characterized by significant topographical landmarks such as Capitol Mountain, Wildrose Mountain, and the curiously named Soakem Mountain.

Logistical access to this backcountry terrain is highlighted by the Schafer- US Forest Service Airport on the eastern edge of the map, situated near Porter Creek. Smaller alpine water bodies like Flotilla Lake and Scott Lake are tucked into the high basins, feeding tributaries such as Miner Creek and Bradley Creek that eventually join the larger river system. The drainage patterns of Schafer Creek and Roaring Creek further illustrate the complex watershed surrounding Union Mountain and Dean Ridge.