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2020 Map of West Glacier

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of West Glacier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Middle Fork Flathead River serves as a natural corridor through the mountainous terrain of Flathead County, following the Flathead Wild and Scenic River corridor. The settlement of West Glacier sits at the gateway to Glacier National Park, where the Theodore Roosevelt Pass provides passage through the high country. South of the river, the Flathead National Forest encompasses a vast network of service roads and trails, such as the P-Line Trail and Desert Mountain Rd, which snake through the steep elevations of Desert Mtn and Emery Ridge.

A system of seasonal routes and high-elevation peaks defines the backcountry landscape, including Ousel Peak, Pyramid Peak, and Great Bear Mtn. Numerous creeks like Lincoln Cr and Royal Cr drain these heights, feeding into the larger river valley below. Smaller clearings and landmarks such as Ryan Field, Stevens Canyon, and Halfmoon Flats offer specific points of orientation within the dense forest and complex topography.