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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 1968 study, serving as the central geographic feature between the steep rises of Howe Ridge and Snyder Ridge. The map details the developed southern gateway of Glacier National Park, where the West Entrance Station leads travelers toward the Park Headquarters & Reservoir. This era shows a landscape managed for burgeoning mid-century tourism, evidenced by the clustered facilities at Apgar, including the Apgar Campground and Apgar Amphitheater.

Infrastructure reflects both modern transit and historical access points, with the Glacier Route One Sun Highway tracing the eastern shore while the Burlington Northern railroad follows the Middle Fork Flathead River to the south. Notable backcountry and administrative sites like the Fish Creek Ranger Station and various campgrounds highlight the transition from the river valley to the protected wilderness of the Flathead National Forest.