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1913 Map of Marias Pass

Name: 1913 Topographic Map of Marias Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1913
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1913

About this map

Marias Pass serves as the focal point of this 1913 survey, where the Continental Divide separates the headwaters of the Middle Fork Flathead River from the Two Medicine Creek drainage. The Great Northern Railroad winds through the high elevation pass, connecting the early settlements of Midvale and Glacier Park Sta to mountain outposts like Lubec, Fielding, and Highgate. This era represents a critical moment in the development of the region, as the newly established Glacier National Park and the adjacent Blackfeet Indian Reservation delineate the landscape's governance.

Remote infrastructure is visible through the presence of the Three Forks Rangers Cabin and various Rangers Cabins, supporting the management of the Lewis and Clark National Forest. The topography is densely named, featuring prominent peaks such as Rising Wolf Mtn, Summit Mtn, and Mt Ellsworth, alongside significant water bodies like Two Medicine Lake and Big Spring Lake. The map details the transition from the high peaks of the Flathead National Forest to the lower plateaus of the eastern plains.