1958 Map of Quintonkon

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Hungry Horse Reservoir dominates the center of this landscape, flooding the valley of the South Fork Flathead River as it passes through the Flathead National Forest. This 1958 field-checked survey reveals the area's transition into a managed wilderness and recreational zone following the completion of the dam downstream. The small settlement at Quintonkon sits near the confluence of Quintonkon Creek and Sullivan Creek, while evidence of geologic exploration remains at the Core Drill Holes near the water's edge. The terrain is marked by steep ridges and peaks such as Prospector Mountain and Battery Mountain, connected by primitive infrastructure like the Baptiste Creek Trail and Pack Trail. Remote outposts like Devils Corkscrew Campground and Peters Creek Campground illustrate the mid-century development of backcountry access in the Montana Rockies.