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1983 Map of Stark South

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Stark South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Lolo National Forest dominates this mountain landscape, where the Ninemile Divide separates deep drainage basins along the border of Mineral and Missoula counties. The small settlement of Stark sits in the northeast corner at the confluence of Ninemile Creek and Stark Creek, serving as a primary point of human activity in an area otherwise defined by steep ridges and complex creek systems. At the peak of Stark Mountain, a Lookout Tower marks a strategic high point overlooking the network of canyons and gulches.

The southern edge of the map features the broad corridor of the Clark Fork, where the terrain abruptly transitions from the high peaks to a riverine environment. Here, local landmarks like the Plateau and numerous small drainages such as Freezeout Gulch and Dry Gulch reflect the geological forces that shaped the region. A historic Pack Trail winds through the central elevations, indicating early transportation routes that preceded modern infrastructure in this pocket of the Northern Rockies.