1968 Map of Mount Cannon

About this map

Glacier National Park dominates this 1968 field-checked survey, centering on the high-altitude pass where the Going-To-The-Sun Road winds through the Livingstone Range. The map documents the peak era of mid-century park infrastructure, featuring the Avalanche Campground, a Ranger Station, and the Mount Brown Lookout. It reveals a landscape shaped by ice and water, from the remnants of the Sperry Glacier to the many named falls like McDonald Falls and the Sacred Dancing Cascade. Hikers and researchers can trace the original paths of the Avalanche Trail as it moves past Avalanche Lake toward the massive natural barrier known as The Wall. The inclusion of isolated outposts like Packers Roost and a Patrol Cabin reflects the traditional backcountry management and fire-watching systems in place before modern satellite communication and aerial surveillance became standard.