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1963 Map of Webb Mountain

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Webb Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Lake Koocanusa dominates the central valley of this 1963 survey, reflecting a landscape undergoing significant transformation within the Kootenai National Forest. The map shows the Kootenai River before the full impact of regional water management, with purple revisions from 1982 indicating the pool elevation of the reservoir. High-altitude vantage points like the Webb Mountain Lookout and the summit of Scalp Mountain overlook a network of drainages including Pinkham Creek and Boulder Creek.

A primitive Pack Trail winds through the steep western slopes, connecting landmarks such as Cliff Point and Gold Creek. The topography is defined by sharp elevation changes near Stone Hill and the narrow ravines of Holdup Gulch and Simons Draw. This document captures the transition of the Kootenai valley from a river-led ecosystem to a reservoir landscape, marking a pivotal era in Montana's environmental history.