2017 Map of Quartz Ridge

About this map

Glacier National Park dominates this landscape, defined by a dramatic sequence of alpine waters and prominent ridgelines. The western edge of the park is shaped by the parallel drainages of Akokala Creek and Bowman Creek, with the latter feeding into the expansive Bowman Lake. Further east, a chain of glacial waters including Quartz Lake, Middle Quartz Lake, and Lower Quartz Lake sits between the heights of Numa Ridge and Quartz Ridge. The Pacific NW National Scenic Trail winds through these valleys and over the passes, providing the primary access through this protected wilderness. In the south, the terrain opens into Hidden Meadow before rising toward Logging Ridge. The only vehicle access indicated is via the Bowman Lake Road, which enters from the west, highlighting the primitive and preserved nature of the backcountry near the Canadian border.