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1958 Map of Quintonkon

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Quintonkon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Hungry Horse Reservoir South Fork Flathead River dominates the center of this 1958 survey, showing the landscape as it appeared shortly after the reservoir's creation. The map documents early recreational and engineering infrastructure within the Flathead National Forest, including the Devils Corkscrew Campground and Peters Creek Campground. A notable detail for industrial historians is the notation of Core Drill Holes on the eastern shore near Corkscrew Creek, likely related to the geological assessments for the massive dam project downstream.

The surrounding terrain is a network of named drainages and peaks, including Quintonkon Creek and the heights of Battery Mountain and Kah Mountain. A single Pack Trail winds through the southern reaches, connecting the watersheds of Sullivan Creek and Ball Creek. These trails and landmarks like Baptiste Springs provide a clear view of the backcountry access routes used by foresters and early visitors in the mid-20th century.