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2011 Map of Slategoat Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Slategoat Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Slategoat Mountain and the high elevations of the Continental Divide define this area of Flathead County. The terrain is a complex network of drainages and prominent peaks, including Redhead Peak and White Ridge. A significant hydrological divide is evident where the Spotted Bear River flows toward the northwest, while the West Fork South Fork Sun River and its tributaries drain the southern portion of the quadrangle.

Transit through this undeveloped landscape follows natural gaps such as Spotted Bear Pass. The naming conventions throughout the area, from Moose Ridge to Baldy Bear Creek, reflect a landscape primarily shaped by its native wildlife and the seasonal flow of numerous waterways like Three Lakes Creek and Alces Creek. This 2011 survey illustrates the primitive nature of the terrain, where no permanent settlements or improved roads appear, focusing instead on the hydrography and topography of the Montana wilderness.