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2024 Map of Morningstar Mountain

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Morningstar Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Sawtooth Range defines this high-altitude landscape where the Lewis & Clark National Forest meets the Bob Marshall Wilderness. This area is a significant corridor for wilderness travel, anchored by prominent peaks like Morningstar Mtn and Spotted Eagle Mtn. The hydrology is defined by the headwaters of Badger Creek and the North Fork Birch Creek, with high-country water bodies including Blue Lake and Emerald Lake positioned among the ridgelines.

A network of historical and recreational paths, including the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the Two Med-Heart Butte Trail, demonstrates the long-established transit patterns across the divide. Strategically named passes such as Muskrat Pass and Badger Pass facilitate movement between drainage basins. The lack of road infrastructure highlights the primitive character of the terrain in this portion of Pondera County.