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2017 Map of Mount Saint Nicholas

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Mount Saint Nicholas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Glacier National Park defines this landscape of high peaks and alpine water bodies within Flathead County. The map is anchored by the spire of Mt Saint Nicholas in the south and Mt Pinchot in the north, showing the intricate drainage patterns of Coal Cr and Muir Cr. Named basins and cirques such as Marthas Basin and Rotunda Cirque illustrate the glacial carving of the Lewis Range.

Several remote lakes are situated throughout the high-elevation terrain, including Beaver Woman Lake, Buffalo Woman Lake, and Striped Elk Lake. These features, along with names like Wolf-Tail Mtn and Cloudcroft Peaks, provide a detailed record of the park's interior geography. The lack of roads or established settlements emphasizes the wilderness character of the region, where transit is marked by natural gaps like Surprise Pass.