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2020 Map of Capitol Mountain

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Capitol Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Flathead Wild and Scenic River carves a deep valley through the Flathead National Forest, defining the hydrological and transport patterns of this wilderness area. The confluence at Three Forks serves as a primary reference point, where the Big River is joined by major tributaries and crossed by the Three Forks Pack Bridge. The landscape is characterized by high-elevation peaks including Capitol Mtn, Lodgepole Mtn, and the distinctive Helmet Point.

Human activity is concentrated in the meadows and along the drainage basins, with the Schafer/USFS Airport and Schafer Meadows providing rare open space and access in the otherwise dense terrain. Remote water bodies such as Bradley Lake and Flotilla Lake are fed by a complex network of creeks like Miner Creek and Porter Creek, illustrating the drainage systems that feed into the wild river corridor.