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1968 Map of Lake Mc Donald East

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Lake Mc Donald East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Mt Brown Lookout stands as a sentinel over this section of Glacier National Park during the late 1960s, a landscape defined by its network of backcountry trails and high-altitude alpine basins. The map highlights the essential infrastructure of early mountain tourism and park management, including the Sperry Chalets and several Patrol Cabins strategically placed for backcountry oversight. Water systems are prominent, ranging from the vast expanse of Lake McDonald to specialized facilities like the Sewage Disposal area near the lakeshore.

Researchers can trace the intricate Gunsight Pass Trail as it climbs past Glacier Basin toward the towering Gunsight Mtn, passing landmarks like Akaiban Falls and Feather Woman Falls. The topography captures the extent of the Sperry Glacier at this mid-century moment, offering a record of the ice field's footprint before later decades of change. From the depths of Harrison Lake to the heights of Edwards Mountain, the survey document provides a precise view of this wilderness corridor.