1970 Map of Crimson Peak

About this map

The Bob Marshall Wilderness forms the core of this 1970s survey, illustrating a landscape defined by high ridgelines and essential backcountry routes. The topography is dominated by the Crimson Peak massif, which rises above the small Crimson Lake, and various other summits including Goat Mtn and Puma Peak. The map records a complex drainage system where Babcock Creek and Youngs Creek carve through the deep valleys of the Flathead National Forest. This era of mapping emphasizes the primitive transportation network of the high country, specifically the Pack Trail segments and the Blackfoot Divide Trail (Pack) that provided the only access through these protected lands. At the southern margin, the boundary transition to the Lolo National Forest is noted near Devine Peak.