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1999 Map of Richards Peak

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Richards Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Richards Peak Lookout stands as a central landmark in this portion of the Lolo National Forest, where the landscape is defined by the high ridges and deep drainage systems of the northern Rockies. The Thompson River winds along the eastern edge of the quadrangle, flanked by the open stretches of Indian Prairie and Big Prairie. This 1999 revision, based on earlier surveys and mid-90s imagery, documents a region where industry and geography intersect at sites like the Liebig Mine.

The water network is dense, with Fishtrap Creek, Beatrice Creek, and Meadow Creek carving through the terrain. Notable topographical features such as McCully Ridge and the Thompson Falls Plains illustrate the varied elevations managed by the Ranger District 1. The map also captures several smaller waterways, including Daisy Creek and Gull Creek, which feed into the larger river system, providing a detailed record of the hydrography as it existed at the end of the century.