2020 Map of Olson Peak

About this map

Olson Peak and Galusha Peak dominate the skyline within this high-elevation landscape of the Lolo National Forest and Helena National Forest. The map documents a complex drainage system where the N Fork Blackfoot River and its various tributaries, such as Spaulding Cr and Camp Cr, carve through the terrain. A sophisticated network of backcountry paths, including the Mainline Trail and Bugle Mountain Trail, provides the primary means of navigation through these protected lands. The border between Lewis and Clark and Powell Counties bisects the area, highlighting the remote nature of this mountain corridor. Researchers will find significant alpine water features like Twin Lakes and Meadow Lake, as well as named landmarks like Red Ridge, which define the local topography at the headwaters of the Blackfoot river system.