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1999 Map of Sunflower Mountain

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Sunflower Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

The Blackfoot River carves a sharp path through Missoula County, anchoring a landscape of timbered ridges and river-bottom landings at the turn of the millennium. Small riverside settlements like McNamara and Rainbow Bend sit along the primary transit corridor, while the nearby McNamara Bridge provides a vital link across the water. This territory is characterized by the convergence of major public lands, including the eastern reaches of the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area and the vast Lolo National Forest.

High-country landmarks such as Sunflower Mountain and Diamond Mountain overlook a network of drainages including Gold Creek and Camas Creek. A former Forest Service presence is noted at the Old Gold Creek Guard Station (Site), marking the area's history of wildfire management and forest oversight. The river itself remains the focal point, with specific fishing and boating spots like Daigles Eddy and local gathering places like Johnsrud Park documented as they existed in the late 1990s.