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1938 Map of Chief Mountain

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Lake McDonald and the surrounding high-altitude terrain define this 1938 revision of the Northern Rockies. The map documents the early years of the Going-to-the-Sun Highway as it traverses the continental divide, connecting the western gateway at Apgar and West Glacier with the eastern reaches of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. This era of the park's history is characterized by the established network of high-country accommodations, including the Many Glacier Chalet, Granite Park Chalet, and Sperry Chalet, which served as hubs for early mountaineers and tourists. The landscape is a complex system of named peaks such as Cathedral Pk and Mt Jackson, alongside numerous glaciers like the Red Eagle Glacier. Small outposts and seasonal camps, such as Kellys Camp and Rogers Ranch, provide evidence of the localized settlement and administrative footprint during the pre-war period.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1938
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain