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1968 Map of Quartz Ridge

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Quartz Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Glacier National Park presents a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and a complex system of glacial lakes during the late 1960s. The primary focal point is the long, narrow reach of Bowman Lake, which is served by the Bowman Lake Trail and features a Campground, Picnic Area, and a Ranger Sta. Further east, a chain of water bodies including Quartz Lake, Middle Quartz Lake, and Lower Quartz Lake are connected by Quartz Creek, illustrating the natural drainage patterns of this high-altitude environment.

Administrative presence is marked by isolated Patrol Cabins and the Numa Lookout Ridge Trail, which climbs toward Numa Ridge. The map documents a time when access was primarily via footpaths and light-duty roads, preserving the character of the terrain between Cerulean Ridge and Logging Ridge. Features like Hidden Meadow and Akokala Creek provide specific reference points for researchers studying the geographic layout of the park's northwestern interior.