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1995 Map of Crescent Cliff

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Crescent Cliff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The Continental Divide serves as the spine of this high-elevation landscape in the mid-1990s, where the Lewis and Clark Range and Flathead Range meet. This survey documents a critical junction of federal lands, including the Great Bear Wilderness, Bob Marshall Wilderness, and Lewis and Clark National Forest. The map captures the complex topography of peaks like Running Crane Mountain, Bullshoe Mountain, and Tent Mountain, which define the upper reaches of the Missouri and Columbia River watersheds.

While largely devoid of permanent settlements, the presence of Lost Horse Camp and the Scenic Trail indicates the area's value for backcountry recreation and forestry management. The drainage patterns are intricate, with headwaters such as North Badger Creek, Elbow Creek, and Muskrat Creek carving deep valleys between the ridges. For those studying the 20th-century administration of the Northern Rockies, the map clearly delineates the administrative boundaries between the Hungry Horse Ranger District and Spotted Bear Ranger District.