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1994 Map of Red Plume Mountain

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Red Plume Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Flathead River waters flow through this remote section of the Lewis and Clark Range, where the landscape is defined by the sharp elevations of the Great Bear Wilderness. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent peaks and ridgelines, including Red Plume Mountain, Baldhead Mountain, and the distinct Square Mountain. These natural barriers dictate the drainage patterns of numerous waterways such as Granite Creek and Morrison Creek, which carve deep valleys through the Puzzle Hills.

The presence of the Hungry Horse Spotted Bear Rd along the Middle Fork Flathead River serves as the primary corridor for movement through the Flathead National Forest. This network of trails and forestry roads, including those near Patrol Ridge, highlights the mid-1990s management of these protected lands. The map documents the precise Wilderness Boundary, separating managed forest from the more restricted wilderness areas.