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1958 Map of Capitol Mountain

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Capitol Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Flathead National Forest encompasses this wilderness landscape in the late 1950s, centered on the high peaks and drainage systems of the Middle Fork Flathead River. The map highlights a remote backcountry accessible primarily by a network of Pack Trails, with Schafer Meadows serving as a rare designated flat along the river. Significant elevation changes are marked by prominent summits like Capitol Mountain, Wildrose Mountain, and the curiously named Soakem Mountain.

Hydrological features are abundant, including the high-alpine Flotilla Lake 5215 and Scott Lake 4854, which feed into numerous named tributaries such as Bradley Creek and Lake Creek. The topography around Three Forks and Helmet Point reveals a terrain shaped by steep ridges and narrow valleys, reflecting the primitive character of this portion of Flathead County before extensive modern development or infrastructure reached these interior reaches.