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1970 Map of Shaw Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Flathead National Forest and the Bob Marshall Wilderness dominate this high-altitude landscape along the border of Missoula and Powell counties. The 1970 survey reveals a remote backcountry infrastructure centered around the Shaw Creek Guard Sta, which served as a vital outpost for forest management and fire protection in the era. The mapping of the Big Salmon Pack Trail and Gordon Creek Pack Trail indicates a reliance on horse and foot travel through the drainage basins of Big Salmon Creek and Gordon Creek. Numerous alpine water bodies, including the high-elevation Lena Lake, Big Knife Lakes, and Doctor Lake, are documented here alongside prominent summits like Lena Peak and Trio Mountain. This record is essential for understanding the historical preservation and accessibility of one of the nation's earliest designated wilderness areas.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1970
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain