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1966 Map of Kintla Lake

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Kintla Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Kintla Lake dominates this mid-1960s survey, positioned deep within the northwestern reaches of Glacier National Park. The landscape is defined by the sharp rise of Starvation Ridge and Parke Ridge, while the international boundary between the United States and Canada runs along the northern edge of the sheet. Remote park infrastructure is visible at the Kintla Lake Campground and the nearby Patrol Cabin, marking the beginning of the rugged Boulder Pass Trail.

Tracing the North Fork Flathead River along the southwestern corner reveals the boundary with the Flathead National Forest. This map captures a specific era of backcountry management, documented through several Pack Trail routes and the presence of named water sources like Kintla Well and Butte Well. The geography here transitions from the river valley to the heights of Parke Peak and the Boundary Mountains.