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2020 Map of Morningstar Mountain

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Morningstar Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Sawtooth Range dominates this portion of the northern Rockies, where the boundary between the Lewis & Clark National Forest and Flathead National Forest meets at the continental divide. High-elevation landmarks such as Morningstar Mtn, Curly Bear Mtn, and Spotted Eagle Mtn define the crest of the range, providing the headwaters for a complex drainage system including Badger Creek, Lonesome Cr, and Muskrat Cr.

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through the center of the sheet, traversing critical high points like Muskrat Pass and Badger Pass. This high-altitude landscape is dotted with remote alpine waters, notably Blue Lake, Beaver Lake, and Emerald Lake. The map details the transition from the sharp peaks of Goat Mtn and Half Dome Crag down into the deep incisions of Runner Gulch and Goofy Gulch, illustrating the formidable geography of the Pondera and Flathead county lines.