Loading map...

1965 Map of Piper-Crow Pass

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Piper-Crow Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Mission Range forms a towering divide between Lake and Missoula counties, marking a high-altitude wilderness where glacial lakes and rugged peaks dominate the landscape. This 1965 survey documents the primitive network of pack trails that cross the Flathead Basin and navigate the steep ascent of Piper-Crow Pass. The terrain is defined by the sharp descent of the Crow Creek drainage system, which originates from high-altitude sources like the Crow Creek Lakes and plunges through the narrow confines of Crow Canyon.

Water is the central feature of this high-country study, showing the numerous named lakes and falls that characterize the western slopes. From the small Mud Lake in the north to the distinctive Terrace Falls and Terrace Lake further south, the map traces the intricate hydrology of the Flathead National Forest. Significant landmarks such as Goat Peak provide clear reference points for those studying the boundary lines of the Indian Reservation Boundary during the mid-1960s.