2014 Map of Vulture Peak

About this map

Vulture Peak stands as the centerpiece of this high-elevation landscape within Glacier National Park, where the Livingston Range defines a dramatic alpine environment. The map captures the presence of multiple active ice masses, including Rainbow Glacier, Vulture Glacier, and Two Ocean Glacier, illustrating the hydrologic headwaters of the region. These glaciers feed into several significant water bodies such as Cerulean Lake, Quartz Lake, and the expansive Logging Lake to the south. The terrain is marked by sharp vertical reliefs like Carnelian Cliff and prominent summits including Bighorn Peak and Logging Mtn. The boundary between Glacier and Flathead counties follows the heights of the range, showing how the natural topography has historically dictated the political borders of the Montana backcountry.