2011 Map of Cathedral Peak

About this map

Cathedral Peak stands as the centerpiece of this high-elevation landscape in Flathead County, part of a sprawling network of drainages and summits that define the northern Montana wilderness. The topographic detail reveals a complex hydrology where Harrison Creek and Lost Jack Creek carve through the terrain, eventually feeding into the larger systems of Silvertip Creek and Mid Creek. These watercourses originate from the steep slopes of several named massifs, including Black Bear Mountain and Minaret Peak. The lack of road infrastructure or established settlements on this sheet highlights the primitive state of this environment, where landforms like Meadow Mountain and Silvertip Mountain serve as the primary landmarks for navigation. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a precise account of the natural boundaries and elevations of the Flathead National Forest area before further shifts in modern land management.