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2014 Map of Marmot Mountain

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Marmot Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Flathead National Forest land defines the interior of this quadrangle, where the steep topography of the Rocky Mountains creates a complex network of high-elevation drainages. High points such as Marmot Mtn and Snow Peak overlook deep valleys where water moves through Chasm Cr and Snow Cr toward the South Fork Flathead River in the northeast corner. This environment is punctuated by isolated water bodies like Recluse Lake and Picture Lake, the latter situated near the prominence of Picture Ridge.

The presence of numerous land partitions, including PB 43 and PB 44, alongside the public land survey system grid, illustrates the administrative management of this wilderness. The drainage patterns of Little Salmon Cr and Hungry Cr suggest a landscape largely untouched by significant human infrastructure, preserved for its natural character within the national forest system. Landmarks like Slick Rock provide specific points of interest for navigating this high-country terrain.