1958 Map of Gable Peaks

About this map

Flathead National Forest defines the geography of this mid-century survey, centered on the confluence of the Middle Fork Flathead River and its major tributaries. The presence of the Schafer Ranger Sta and an adjacent Landing Strip at Schafer Meadows indicates the remote administrative infrastructure required to manage these highlands. The landscape is a high-altitude network of drainage systems, including Dolly Varden Creek and Calbick Creek, that cut through prominent summits like Gable Peaks and Chair Mountain. This 1958 field check documents a primitive transportation network consisting of the Big River Trail and several Pack Trails, showing how the region remained accessible only by foot, hoof, or small aircraft during this period.