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1966 Map of Werner Peak

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Werner Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Werner Peak serves as the focal point of this high-altitude survey, marking a primary summit within the Whitefish Range. The area is characterized by the convergence of major public lands, split between the Stillwater State Forest to the west and the Flathead National Forest to the east. A prominent Lookout Tower and Prospect atop the peak underscore the region's importance for early fire detection and mineral exploration.

A complex drainage network carves the landscape, with headwaters such as Hallowat Creek and Werner Creek feeding the larger river systems. Higher elevations feature distinctive landforms like China Basin and the rugged Nicola Ridge, which is traversed by the Nicola Ridge Pack Trail. The presence of numerous Jeep Trails and unnamed forest roads highlights the infrastructure supporting timber management and back-country access during the mid-1960s.