2020 Map of Crescent Cliff

About this map

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through this high-altitude landscape where the Sawtooth Range meets the Lewis and Clark Range. This 2020 survey documents a transition in wilderness management, straddling the boundary between the Lewis & Clark National Forest and the Flathead National Forest. The map is characterized by a series of prominent peaks, including Running Crane Mtn, Bullshoe Mtn, and Running Owl Mtn, which define the drainage basins for numerous creeks. Significant watercourses such as Lodgepole Creek, Pool Cr, and Whistler Cr flow from these heights, illustrating the complex hydrology of the continental divide. The presence of the Pondera and Flathead county line bisecting the terrain highlights how political boundaries often follow the highest ridges of these mountain chains.