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1964 Map of Ward Mountain

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Ward Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Selway Bitterroot Wilderness dominates this mid-1960s landscape, providing a detailed view of the high-elevation drainage systems within the Bitterroot National Forest. The topography is defined by sharp peaks and glacial features, including Canyon Peak and Downing Mountain, which overlook a series of alpine water bodies such as Canyon Lake, Wyant Lake, and High Lake. The presence of the Lookout Tower near the summit of Ward Mountain suggests the area's importance for fire observation and forest management during this period.

Water travels through steep canyons, marked by Canyon Falls and the headwaters of Roaring Lion Creek and Lost Horse Creek. A lone recreational artery, the Ward Mountain Trail, provides a documented path through the southeast portion of the quadrangle. This map captures the wilderness character of the Ravalli County backcountry before later shifts in forest management, preserving the 1964 locations of the Wilderness Boundary and isolated features like Kidney Lake.