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1994 Map of Mount Hefty

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Mount Hefty
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Flathead National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape along the international border between Canada and the United States. Revised from aerial photography and field-checked in the mid-1990s, the map documents a terrain of peaks and deep drainages within the Kootenay District and Flathead County. Prominent summits such as Mount Hefty and Cleft Rock Mountain tower over a complex network of waterways, including the winding Yakinikak Creek and Thoma Creek.

Strategic vantage points are marked by the Thoma Lookout and Hornet Mountain Lookout, which overlook the steep grades of Wedge Canyon. This map provides significant detail for those tracing the historical forest management infrastructure and early trails of the northern Rockies. The presence of Caves Springs and various named tributaries like Johnson Creek and Ketchikan Creek illustrates the intricate hydrology of this protected wilderness area.