2020 Map of Kintla Peak

About this map

Glacier National Park defines this high-altitude landscape in Flathead County, where the continental divide and international boundary meet. The topography is dominated by massive summits such as Kintla Peak and Kinnerly Peak, which rise steeply above glacial basins. Water is central to the area's geography, with the long, narrow finger of Kintla Lake leading to Upper Kintla Lake, both fed by tributaries like Agassiz Creek and Long Knife Creek. The human footprint is limited to backcountry travel routes, most notably the Pacific NW National Scenic Trail as it winds through the southern portion of the sheet. Further north, Boulder Pass provides a critical crossing point between the peaks, connecting the Kintla drainage with the upper reaches of the park. The map also captures the headwaters of Akokala Creek and the shores of Bowman Lake, illustrating a pristine wilderness structured by vertical relief and high-mountain lakes.