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1968 Map of Lake Mc Donald West

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Lake Mc Donald West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Lake Mc Donald dominates this landscape, serving as the central axis for recreational and administrative development within Glacier National Park during the late 1960s. The settlement of Apgar at the lake's foot is shown as a hub of activity, featuring the Appar Campground, an Amphitheater, and proximity to the Park Headquarters & Reservoir. This era shows the infrastructure of seasonal tourism and park management firmly established, including the West Entrance Station and the Fish Creek Ranger Station.

Away from the water, the topography rises sharply toward Howe Ridge and the Belton Hills. Transportation networks are well-defined, from the iconic Glacier Route to the Sun hugging the eastern shore to the Burlington Northern railroad corridor and Middle Fork Flathead River marking the southern boundary. Backcountry access is evidenced by the Lincoln Lake Trail and the utility of the Mc Donald Aqueduct.