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1963 Map of Newton Mountain

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Newton Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Kootenai National Forest dominates this topographic study of Lincoln County, Montana, revealing a landscape defined by sharp peaks and a network of named drainages. Peaks such as Newton Mountain, Keystone Mountain, and Abe Lincoln Mountain serve as anchor points for the surrounding terrain. The survey captures the area as it transitioned through the early 1960s with updates into the 1980s, highlighting the balance between natural resource extraction and recreational land use.

Evidence of local industry is seen at the Black Diamond Mine and another unnamed mine near the Yaak River. Transport through this vertical landscape relies heavily on a system of designated pack trails and primitive roads, connecting sites like Windy Pass with water features including Yaak Falls and Wampoo Creek. A lone Campground near the river’s edge indicates the area's role in forest recreation alongside its mineral history.