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2011 Map of Haystack Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Haystack Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Haystack Mountain rises above a landscape defined by the convergence of mountain ridges and a complex network of waterways in Flathead County. The high peaks of the Lewis and Clark Range and the Flathead Alps dominate the southeastern quadrant, where the headwaters of the South Fork Flathead River originate. This terrain is marked by sharp topographic transitions, from the sheer heights of Rampart Mountain and Tillson Peak to the descent of the White River.

The hydrography of the region is centered on the White River and its various tributaries, including Straight Creek and Molly Creek. Notable landmarks for those studying the physical geography of this Montana wilderness include Needle Falls and Prisoner Lake, situated among a series of peaks such as Fault Peak, Shale Peak, and Packrat Mountain. These named features provide specific points of reference for navigating the drainage basins of the South Fork White River and Sandstone Creek.