1964 Map of Murr Peak

About this map

Kootenai National Forest and the Lolo National Forest converge in this mid-1960s survey, marking a rugged intersection of federal lands along the Flathead Co Sanders Co line. The topography is dominated by a series of prominent summits including Murr Peak, Bold Peak, and the distinctive Castle Rock. Water systems define the drainage patterns of the region, with North Fork Murr Creek and Briggs Creek cutting through the steep terrain. Evidence of high-country accessibility is seen in the extensive Pack Trail network that winds across the ridges and through Mandy Gulch. The southern portion of the map is defined by the Flathead Indian Reservation Boundary, illustrating the complex jurisdictional landscape of western Montana during this era. While largely undeveloped, the small settlement of Pinehill provides a rare point of named habitation amidst the forest and peaks.