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1970 Map of Pagoda Mountain

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Pagoda Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Flathead River carves through the center of this 1970s survey, marking a corridor within the Bob Marshall Wilderness and Flathead National Forest. This remote area, characterized by its complex network of drainage basins and high summits like Pagoda Mountain and Helen Mtn, shows the backcountry infrastructure of the era. Public land management is evident through the placement of the Black Bear Guard Station and Salmon Forks Guard Station, which served as critical outposts for forest rangers and early conservation efforts.

A primary South Pack Trail and other designated pack trails provide the only terrestrial access through the steep terrain, connecting points of interest such as Independence Park and Little Salmon Park. The geography is defined by numerous waterways, including Damnation Creek and Phil Creek, which feed into the main river system. This map captures a landscape focused on wilderness preservation and federal land administration before modern digital mapping, showcasing the traditional trail-and-station network used to monitor this interior mountain region.