1962 Map of Lost Creek Divide

About this map

Flathead National Forest land defines this topographic survey, which was field checked in the early 1960s to reveal a landscape shaped by remote drainage systems and high ridges. The central topography is anchored by the Lost Creek Divide and the Reid Divide, which separate the watersheds of numerous mountain streams. Significant for those studying the history of forestry and fire lookout management, the map identifies the Lookout Reid Tower perched at a high elevation. Access through this wilderness was limited at the time to primitive routes, including a primary (Pack) Trail and several stretches of designated Pack Trail. From the open spaces of Mountain Meadow to the seasonal flow of Big Rhodes Draw, the map provides a precise look at the drainage patterns of Lost Creek and its many tributaries.