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1964 Map of Mount Saint Nicholas

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Mount Saint Nicholas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Glacier National Park reveals its high-altitude drainage systems and jagged peaks in this mid-1960s topographic study. The landscape is anchored by the dramatic spire of Mount Saint Nicholas and the expansive Rotunda Cirque to the southeast. Glacial activity is clearly documented through the presence of the Lupfer Glacier and high basins like Marthas Basin and Dunwoody Basin.

Water flows from alpine sources such as Beaver Woman Lake and Buffalo Woman Lake into descending drainages like Coal Creek and Muir Creek. Early backcountry access is recorded via the Surprise Pass Trail and the Fielding Coal Creek Fire Trail, which provide historical context for fire management and recreational routes within the park. The map also identifies prominent summits including Mount Doody, Mount Pinchot, and the distinctive Battlement Mountain.