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2011 Map of Morrell Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Morrell Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Morrell Mountain dominates this portion of the Lolo National Forest, serving as a prominent landmark north of the Blackfoot River valley. High on its slopes, the Morrell Lookout provides a clear vantage point over a complex network of drainage basins, including the headwaters of North Fork Cottonwood Creek and Spruce Creek. The landscape is defined by its dramatic elevation changes, rising from the valley floor toward high alpine gaps like Youngs Pass and the rocky heights of Monture Mountain.

Access into this backcountry region is facilitated by the Wordworth-Seeley Lake Rd and Cottonwood Lakes Rd, which wind through the southern foothills near Cottonwood Lakes. These corridors follow the natural paths carved by waterways such as Little Shanley Creek and Black Canyon Creek, illustrating the intersection of modern forest management and the traditional routes used to navigate these mountain passes.