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1996 Map of Storm Lake

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Storm Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Deerlodge National Forest and the Anaconda Pintler Wilderness dominate this high-elevation landscape, where the Continental Divide winds through the jagged peaks of southwestern Montana. The terrain is defined by glacial cirques and alpine lakes, including Storm Lake and the Upper Seymour Lake system. Evidence of mining history remains visible on the slopes, particularly near the Sunshine Mine and various Prospects scattered in the northeast.

The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the East Fork and the Middle Fork La Marche Creek, which originate from high-altitude basins like Queener Basin. High passes such as Storm Lake Pass and Cutaway Pass indicate the traditional routes through the mountains, while the Philipsburg Wise River Rd provides one of the few vehicular access points into this protected wilderness. From the sprawling One Hundred Acre Meadow to the high summits of Cutaway Mountain, the survey documents a landscape preserved for its natural resources and recreational value.