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1965 Map of Wapiti Lake

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Wapiti Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Lolo National Forest dominates this mid-1960s landscape, where the Flathead Indian Reservation Boundary cuts across high ridgelines and drainage basins. This area of Missoula County is defined by a network of high-altitude water bodies, including Boulder Lake, Wapiti Lake, and the remote Farmers Lakes at the southern edge. The topography is anchored by prominent summits such as Triangle Peak and Mineral Peak, the latter featuring a Lookout Tower that served as a critical vantage point for forest management and fire detection.

Water systems play a central role in the geography of this quadrangle, with the South Fork Jocko River flowing through the northern section and the headwaters of Rattlesnake Creek and High Falls Creek draining to the south. The presence of named features like Gold Creek Meadows and Fly Lake indicates a landscape primarily utilized for its natural resources and seasonal recreation rather than permanent settlement, reflecting the era's focus on preserving wilderness character within the national forest system.