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2024 Map of Capitol Mountain

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Capitol Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Flathead National Forest and the Great Bear Wilderness dominate this high-altitude terrain in Flathead County. The Middle Fork Flathead River carves through the northern portion of the map, designated here as the Flathead Wild and Scenic River. This landscape is defined by the sharp peaks of the Sawtooth Range, including notable summits like Capitol Mtn, Lodgepole Mtn, and Union Mtn.

Human activity is concentrated at Schafer Meadows, where the Schafer/USFS Airport provides a rare point of access for aircraft in this roadless backcountry. The map documents an extensive network of foot and pack routes, such as the Big River Trl and Lodgepole Creek Trl, which follow the deep drainages of Lake Creek and Lodgepole Creek. These trails provide the primary means of navigating the high ridges like Dean Ridge and reaching secluded waters such as Flotilla Lake and Scott Lake.