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1999 Map of Saint Patrick Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

St Patrick Peak and the surrounding high country of the Lolo National Forest define this 1999 revision of the Mineral County landscape. The area is characterized by high ridges like McFarland Ridge and Heineman Ridge that drop into a complex drainage system, most notably where the North Fork Fish Creek meets the West Fork Fish Creek. This convergence point is a hub of activity on the map, featuring Clearwater Crossing, the Clearwater Crossing FS Ranger Station, and the Hide-in-the-Wall Lodge.

Land management and recreational access are primary themes here, with numerous trails navigating steep gulches such as Packers Gulch and Whitehorse Gulch. The terrain rises to distinct summits including McMullan Peak and Cedar Peak, while landmarks like Needle Point provide navigational anchors for those traversing the backcountry. The map captures the infrastructure of the Forest Service at the close of the 20th century, from remote stations to the named lodges serving this part of the Montana Rockies.