2014 Map of Mount Cowen

About this map

Mt Cowen and the high peaks of the Absaroka Range dominate this high-elevation wilderness within the Gallatin National Forest. The landscape is defined by steep glacial cirques and numerous alpine water bodies, including Jewel Lake, Pine Cr Lake, and Lake McKnight. The complex drainage patterns of the W Boulder River and its various forks, such as the W Fork W Boulder River, carve through the terrain, illustrating the high-altitude hydrology of the Park County backcountry. Geodetic markers and land partitions like PB 40 and PB 39 are interspersed among landmarks like Black Mtn and Marten Peak, providing precise reference points for researchers and mountaineers navigating this section of the Montana wilderness.