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1970 Map of Haystack Mountain

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Haystack Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Chinese Wall and the Continental Divide dominate the eastern reaches of this high-elevation terrain, where the Bob Marshall Wilderness meets the Sun River Game Preserve. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the White River and its numerous tributaries, including Molly Creek and South Fork. The mapping reveals a land accessible primarily by a network of paths such as the Pack Trail and Foot Trail, rather than roads.

Evidence of remote forestry and wilderness management is found at the Work Center and nearby Graves in the southwest corner. The survey captures landmarks like Gladiator Mountain, Rampart Mountain, and the Flathead Alps, providing a precise look at the drainage patterns of Straight Creek and Brownstone Creek. These details illustrate the complex topography that defines the border between Flathead and Powell Counties before the establishment of modern infrastructure.