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2024 Map of Newton Mountain

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Newton Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Purcell Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape within the Kootenai National Forest in Lincoln County. The small settlement of Sylvanite sits at the northeastern edge of the sheet along the Yaak River, a corridor defined by early mining history and timber access. The terrain is marked by several prominent peaks, including Newton Mtn, Abe Lincoln Mtn, and Keystone Mtn, which are connected by a network of forest development roads and specialized trails like the Tepee Mountain Trl.

Water systems define the drainage patterns of the region, from Cyclone Creek in the north to the Yaak Falls in the southeast. Numerous smaller tributaries such as Wampoo Creek and Ferrel Creek carve through the steep topography. This recent survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the enduring reliance on national forest infrastructure, showing how modern access roads follow the natural contours of the mountains and river valleys.