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1968 Map of Kiowa

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Kiowa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Glacier National Park and the Blackfeet Indian Reservation Boundary meet in this 1968 topographic survey, delineating a landscape of high ridges and glacial water systems. The small settlement of Kiowa serves as a focal point near the intersection of the South Fork Cut Bank Creek and Medicine Creek. The map documents the physical transition from the eastern plains toward the high peaks, marked by landmarks such as Mad Wolf Mountain and the prominent Two Medicine Ridge.

Cultural features including the Schildt Cem and a Gravel Pit appear alongside the expansive Lower Two Medicine Lake. Early access routes are well-defined, including the Dry Fork Trail and Pitamakan Pass Trail, which provide a record of travel through the backcountry before more modern infrastructure. The presence of the Park Entrance and a Campground near the reservation line reflects the dual nature of this area as both a protected wilderness and a community gateway.