2017 Map of Capitol Mountain

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The Middle Fork Flathead River carves through this high-altitude landscape within the Flathead National Forest, where the convergence of Brushshack Cr and Morrison Cr forms the landmark known as Three Forks. This mountain terrain is defined by prominent peaks including Capitol Mtn, Wildrose Mtn, and the descriptive Soakem Mtn. Remote backcountry infrastructure is evident at Schafer Meadows, where the Schafer USFS Airport provides a critical landing strip for forest management and wilderness access. Trails and seasonal waterways like Bradley Cr and Schufer Cr spider across the ridges, supported by structures like the Three Forks Pack Bridge. Smaller alpine water bodies, such as Scott Lake and Flotilla Lake, are tucked into the drainages below Helmet Point and Dean Ridge, illustrating the complex hydrology of this roadless area.