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2011 Map of Red Plume Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Red Plume Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Red Plume Mountain rises as a prominent landmark in this 2011 topographic record of the Flathead National Forest. The landscape is defined by the drainage systems of the Middle Fork Flathead River, which cuts through the southwestern corner of the quadrangle. High-altitude relief is marked by notable peaks including Baldhead Mountain, Square Mountain, and the curiously named Slippery Bill Mountain.

Evidence of human activity and forest management is concentrated along the central corridor, where Skyland Rd and F. S. 5282 Rd provide access to the interior. Historically significant sites such as the Challenge Cabin sit near the confluence of Dodge Creek and Challenge Creek, representing the administrative and utilitarian outposts essential for managing this mountain wilderness. The map details a complex network of named drainages like Granite Creek and Morrison Creek that shape the steep terrain between Patrol Ridge and the Puzzle Hills.