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1958 Map of Gable Peaks

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Gable Peaks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Flathead National Forest encompasses this wilderness landscape in the late 1950s, centered on the winding course of the Middle Fork Flathead River. This area is defined by its lack of roads, relying instead on an extensive network of pack routes like the Big River Trail and Schafer Creek Trail to navigate the high-elevation terrain. Remote outposts such as the Schafer Ranger Sta served as critical points for backcountry management and fire lookout support.

The topography is dominated by prominent summits including Gable Peaks, Arrowhead Mountain, and Lodgepole Mountain, which separate the drainages of Dolly Varden Creek and Calbick Creek. The detailed contouring from 1954-1955 aerial photography reveals the complex drainage patterns of the Meadows and various smaller tributaries like Whistler Cr and Cox Creek, providing a foundational view of this protected Montana environment before modern development altered nearby regions.