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2020 Map of Whitcomb Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Flathead National Forest defines the mountainous landscape of this region, where the Spotted Bear River carves through high-elevation terrain. This modern survey illustrates a network of prominent summits and ridges, including the namesake Whitcomb Peak and the sharp elevation of Gunsight Peak, which overlooks both Gunsight Lake and Gunsight Rock. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Dean Creek, Silvertip Creek, and Sergeant Creek feeding into the larger river system.

The topography transitions into striking geologic features like the Limestone Wall and Limestone Peak in the southeastern quadrant. Higher peaks such as Sergeant Mountain and Big Bill Mountain dominate the skyline, while isolated water bodies like Shelf Lake and Blue Lakes are tucked into the steep drainages. This map serves as a primary record of the remote wilderness and mountain hydrologies within the Flathead National Forest as they were documented in the early twenty-first century.