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2017 Map of Pink Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Pink Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Pink Mtn and Big Creek Baldy Mtn anchor this high-elevation corner of the Kootenai National Forest in northwest Montana. The landscape is defined by the steep drainage basins of the Purcell Mountains, where numerous small waterways like Zulu Cr, Bearfite Cr, and Deception Cr carve through the terrain. A complex network of Forest Service infrastructure is evident, primarily focused on seasonal recreation and resource management rather than permanent settlement.

The Pipe Divide serves as a significant geographical spine, separating the headwaters of Copeland Cr from the E Fork Pipe Creek system. For modern researchers and outdoor historians, the map meticulously documents an extensive system of winter trails, including the Deception Cr Snowmobile Loop and the Garden Ridge Snowmobile Spur. This density of specialized routes, alongside Natl Forest Develop Road 6782 Rd, illustrates how 21st-century access is maintained in this remote section of Lincoln County.