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1996 Map of Gleason Mountain

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Gleason Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

The Kaniksu National Forest dominates this landscape along the high divide between Washington and Idaho. This 1990s revision of earlier surveys details a transition from the drainage of the Upper Priest River toward the rugged breaks of the Selkirk Mountains. The terrain is marked by significant hydrological features, including the dramatic Bath Creek Gorge and the cascading Kalispell Falls near the northern boundary.

Resource extraction and backcountry navigation are evident through the presence of the Last Chance Mine and established routes through Pyramid Pass. The map also captures several family-named and descriptive landmarks such as Gleason Mountain, Grouse Knob, and Bismarck Mtn. This area reflects the remote character of the northern Panhandle, where early mining prospects like the Last Chance intersected with the conservation efforts of the Forest Service.