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1963 Map of Richards Mountain

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Richards Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Kootenai National Forest dominates this 1963 study of the Lincoln County high country, revealing a landscape defined by drainage networks and narrow ridge-lines. Elevations vary significantly between prominent summits like Dunn Peak and Richards Mountain, which serve as the primary landmarks for the surrounding terrain. Human activity is sparse but specific, centered on the Barnett Ranch and a nearby Gravel Pit along the banks of Wolf Creek.

A network of primitive transportation routes provides access to these peaks and valleys, including the Pack Trail and the more specific Snag Gulch Pack Trail. These paths follow the natural contours of the land, connecting water sources like Richards Creek and Dunn Creek to the steeper slopes of Mount Sterling. The map captures a moment in the mid-20th century when forest management and ranching were the primary footprints in this part of Montana.