1963 Map of Dunsire Point

About this map

Kootenai National Forest and Flathead National Forest meet along the dramatic crest of the Elk Divide in this 1963 survey of the northern Montana backcountry. The landscape is defined by a dense network of drainages including Good Creek, Plume Creek, and Sheppard Creek that carve through high-elevation terrain. This specific map records the topographic details of Dunsire Point and Mount Swaney, capturing the region just as photogrammetric mapping began to provide a precise record of these once-remote peaks and ridgelines. The presence of a Gravel Pit near Good Creek and various Pack Trails suggests the early infrastructure of forest management and natural resource access. For researchers, the map clearly delineates the Lincoln Co Flathead Co boundary as it follows the topographical height of land, offering a clear picture of the county line's relationship to the physical geography.