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1994 Map of Essex

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Essex
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Essex serves as the focal point of this mountainous landscape where the Burlington Northern railroad corridor meets the southern boundary of Glacier National Park. The rail line, punctuated by a Snow Shed for protection against winter conditions, follows the narrow valley of the Middle Fork Flathead River. This area is a significant confluence of administrative and geographic boundaries, where the Flathead National Forest and the Great Bear Wilderness converge near the small settlement and the Essex PO.

High summits define the surrounding topography, including Scalplock Mountain with its Scalplock Lookout and Riverview Mountain. The drainage network is dense, with Muir Creek, Ole Creek, and Dickey Creek carving through the steep terrain. The presence of Walton (Park Service) further illustrates the relationship between the local infrastructure and the management of the adjacent national park and wilderness lands.