Field notes, v1378
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R.E.Johnson 1968 Aug 22. Missoula, Missoula Co. to Copper Creek Campground, Granite Co., Montana Sheltakos Pass. There is a trail leaving this road opposite Crystal Springs Campground which leads to Dome Shaped Mtn (8 miles), Stony Lake (4 miles) + Divide Trail (5 miles). Continuing down the main road a rocky bald mtn is seen ahead. This is probably Mount Emerine (8687 ft). Continued down the road, crossed Rock Creek & drove on to US 10A, then north to Philipsburg for gas and then returned again to Rock Creek & drove up the Middle Fork past Moose Lake to the start of the trail to Big Johnson Lake. Mileages: Hi Line Trail 4 Edith Lake 5 Big Johnson Lake 6 Pintler Pass 8 Drove back again past Moose Lake & turned west on the Frogpond Basin Rd. to Copper Creek Campground. The sky at this time (9pm) was clear with stars showing overhead, however clouds are visible in the corners of the sky. Aug 23. Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness, Montana Clouds increasing throughout the morning & finally totally overcast by mid-afternoon. Took trail from Middle Fork of Rock Creek to Big Johnson Lake as planned. After the 1st mile there is plenty of water from small streams crossing the trail. The trail is generally easy and in the forest. I passed 2 groups of four services