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1970 Map of Whitcomb Peak

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Whitcomb Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Bob Marshall Wilderness and Flathead National Forest dominate this 1970 landscape, defined by high peaks and a network of historic pack trails. The Bear River winds through the center of the quadrangle, serving as a primary corridor for the Spotted Bear (Pack) Trail. Remote outposts and recreation points, such as the Silvertip Guard Station and Beaver Creek Campground, provide evidence of forest management and early backcountry access in this corner of Montana.

Terrain features are sharp and distinctive, notably the massive Limestone Wall and the high summit of Whitcomb Peak. The inclusion of the Wilderness Boundary reflects the era's conservation efforts, cordoning off the upper reaches of Sergeant Creek and Corporal Creek. Notable geological and hydrological landmarks like Limestone Cave and Gunsight Lake further distinguish this survey of the northern Rockies.