1968 Map of Gooseberry Park

About this map

The Continental Divide forms a high-altitude boundary along the northern edge of this wilderness landscape, separating the headwaters of the Middle Fork Flathead River from the eastern slopes. Within the sprawling boundaries of the Bob Marshall Wilderness and the Flathead National Forest, the terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses including Cox Creek and Strawberry Creek. Human presence is marked primarily by isolated mountain meadows and pack routes, with Wapiti Park, Gooseberry Park, and Grimsley Park providing natural clearings amidst the high peaks. Prominent landmarks such as Bear Peak, Cap Mtn, and Slideout Peak dominate the horizon, illustrating the primitive state of these protected lands in the late 1960s.