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2024 Map of Cathedral Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Bob Marshall Wilderness and the Flathead National Forest dominate this high-elevation landscape, where the peaks and drainage basins define the topography. The summit of Cathedral Peak stands as a central landmark, surrounded by other significant heights such as Mid Mtn, Minaret Peak, and Black Bear Mtn. The hydrology of the area is characterized by radial drainage patterns, with headwaters like Corporal Creek, Harrison Creek, and Lost Jack Creek cutting through the steep slopes.

Transportation through this undeveloped area is limited to an extensive network of footpaths and pack trails. Routes like the Lost Jack Creek Trl, Meadow Mtn Trl, and Silvertip Creek Trl provide the only access into these protected lands. The alignment of these trails typically follows the natural contours of the creek beds or traverses the ridgelines, reflecting a landscape where human movement is entirely dictated by the demanding terrain of the northern Rockies.