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1994 Map of Spotted Bear Mountain

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Spotted Bear Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Spotted Bear Mountain Lookout stands as the central vantage point for this high-country landscape, where the Bob Marshall Wilderness meets the Great Bear Wilderness. The terrain is defined by the convergence of the Spotted Bear River and the South Fork Flathead River, showing a complex system of drainage from Bent Mountain and Green Mountain. This 1994 revision reflects the strict conservation management of the late twentieth century, with the Flathead National Forest and designated wilderness areas keeping the landscape free of permanent modern settlement.

The confluence of major waterways and the network of drainages like Nanny Creek and Twin Creek highlight the hydrological importance of this mountain system. Cartographic details include the Scenic and Wild River Boundary, emphasizing the protected status of the river corridors. Topographic features such as Beaver Hill and the remote Spotted Bear Lake offer a detailed look at the landforms surrounding Spotted Bear Mountain.