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2020 Map of Horseshoe Peak

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Horseshoe Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Flathead National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape in the northern Rockies, defined by a series of prominent summits and glacial basins. Centered on the namesake Horseshoe Peak, the terrain drops away into complex drainage systems like Head Creek and Long Cr. These watercourses originate from high-elevation water bodies including Castle Lake and Bradley Lake, which sit tucked beneath the ridges of Trinity Mtn and Twin Mtn.

The map reveals a wilderness area largely devoid of roads or permanent settlements, where topographic relief and water management are the primary features. Along the southern reaches, Condor Peak and Spy Mtn stand as notable landmarks overlooking the sources of Nanny Cr and Spy Cr. This survey documents the preservation of these headwaters and the intricate network of alpine creeks that feed the larger Flathead basin.