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1963 Map of Davis Mountain

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Davis Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Davis Mountain Lookout Tower stands as a primary landmark in this 1963 survey of the northern Kootenai National Forest. The landscape is defined by the steep drainage basins of Swamp Creek and the intricate forks of Fivemile Creek, including the North Fork Fivemile Creek and South Fork Fivemile Creek. The geography here is dominated by high-elevation features like Sheep Mountain and the precipitous Cliff Creek drainage.

A network of primitive transportation routes, specifically designated as Pack Trail, weaves through the timbered slopes, reflecting the backcountry management of the mid-20th century. These trails connect the various watersheds, from Sterling Creek in the north to the southern slopes near Hollis Creek. The map documents a moment in Montana's forest history when lookout towers were central to fire surveillance and remote terrain was accessed primarily by traditional pack routes.