1997 Map of Newton Mountain

About this map

Kootenai National Forest dominates this landscape in northwestern Montana, where steep peaks and a network of Forest Service trails define the backcountry terrain. The mapping, revised in the late 1990s, documents a high-elevation environment centered on summits like Newton Mountain, Abe Lincoln Mountain, and Keystone Mountain. Local industrial history is visible at the Black Diamond Mine near Pine Creek, reflecting the mineral prospecting that shaped this corner of Lincoln County. The eastern edge of the quadrangle is defined by the Yaak River, which drops through the notable Yaak Falls. A complex system of foot travel is recorded here, including the Newton Trail, Tepee Mountain Trail, and the Meridian Guide Trail, providing a clear record of the access routes used by foresters and hikers before the turn of the millennium.