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1942 Map of Silvertip
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1942 Map of Silvertip

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Big Prairie Ranger Sta serves as a remote hub in this high mountain landscape, anchoring a network of backcountry communications and fire management. Surveyed in 1936, the map reveals a rugged wilderness structured by primitive guard stations and essential air access points like the Black Bear Landing Field and Meadow Creek Landing Field. These landing strips, often situated along the winding courses of the South Fork Flathead River and the Spotted Bear River, were critical for supplies and rapid response in an era when heavy timber and high peaks dictated the pace of travel.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1942
Date Published1942
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125000
Physical Dimensions14.4 x 19.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain