1970 Map of Crimson Peak

About this map

The Bob Marshall Wilderness and Flathead National Forest dominate this 1970 landscape, centered on the high elevations of Crimson Peak. This area in Powell County is defined by a primitive network of trails rather than roads, reflecting the preservation of the backcountry before modern recreation pressures. The Crimson Lake basin and the meadows of Leota Park provide key landmarks for those navigating the headwaters of Youngs Creek and Crimson Creek. The survey also marks the Lolo National Forest boundary along the southern edge, where the Blackfoot Divide Trail (Track) follows the ridgeline near Devine Peak. From the sheer face of Big Slide to the high point of Puma Peak, the map documents a terrain where access was limited to Pack Trails and the natural drainage patterns of the Babcock Creek and Marshall Creek systems.