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1968 Map of Porcupine Ridge

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Porcupine Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Waterton Lakes National Park and Glacier National Park meet at the international border in this high-altitude 1968 survey. The landscape is dominated by the massive crest of Porcupine Ridge and several prominent summits, including Shaheeya Peak and Citadel Peaks. This environment required a specialized network of infrastructure for park management and safety, evidenced by the Waterton Ranger Sta, the Boundary Warden Cabin, and the isolated Porcupine Lookout.

Navigation through the drainage basins of Waterton Lake and the Kootenai Lakes relied heavily on established routes like the Boulder Pass Trail and Stoney Indian Pass Trail. These paths connect remote water bodies such as Carcajou Lake and Lake Frances across the continental divide. The placement of Patrol Cabins and Shelter Cabins along these trails reflects the era's focus on backcountry monitoring and wilderness preservation along the Canada-United States boundary.