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1997 Map of Pinkham Mountain

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Pinkham Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Salish Mountains terrain dominates this late-twentieth-century study of Lincoln County, Montana, where the drainage patterns of Pinkham Creek and its many tributaries define the landscape. The map captures a high-elevation interior of the Kootenai National Forest, split between the Fortine Ranger District and Rexford Ranger District. This 1997 revision reflects the modern management of these timberlands, showing the complex network of forest roads used for resource access and fire control.

Prominent peaks like Pinkham Mountain and Tenmile Mountain overlook a network of seasonal and perennial waters, including Buckhorn Creek and Edna Creek. A specific point of modern infrastructure, the Pinkham Mountain Electronic Site, sits atop the primary summit, indicating the peak's importance for regional communications. Researchers can trace the varied hydrology from the high Bear Lake down through the narrow valleys of Meadow Creek and Still Creek.