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1965 Map of Peck Lake

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Peck Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Flathead National Forest dominates this mid-1960s landscape, where the Swan River flows through the eastern valley alongside the boundary of Lake Co and Missoula Co. The map reveals a mountain environment defined by its water systems and early forest management infrastructure. High-altitude drainage basins feed the North Fork Cold Creek, South Fork Cold Creek, and the South Fork Elk Creek, illustrating the intricate hydrology of the region.

Evidence of historical fire lookout operations is visible at the Jim Creek Lookout Tower, a critical landmark for monitoring the surrounding timber. The lack of modern road networks is striking, with transportation largely limited to a network of Pack Trails winding past alpine features like Peck Lake and Jim Lake. This map serves as a record of the wilderness as it appeared during the transition to modern aerial photogrammetric surveying techniques.