2020 Map of Cathedral Peak

About this map

Flathead National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape in the northern Rockies, dominated by a series of prominent summits and drainage systems. Cathedral Peak stands at the center of the sheet, surrounded by other significant heights such as Minaret Peak to the southeast and Black Bear Mtn to the southwest. The terrain is defined by its complex hydrology, where Harrison Creek and Corporal Cr flow through northern valleys while Black Bear Creek and Rambler Creek drain the southern slopes. This 2020 survey illustrates a wilderness area largely devoid of permanent human settlements, instead showing the natural intersections of the Continental Divide's western reaches. The network of seasonal streams, including Lost Jack Creek and Silvertip Creek, suggests a landscape shaped by snowmelt and sharp elevation changes, typical of the high Flathead region.