★GPO:1978-261-215/3 For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Stock Number 024-005-00709-1. Library of Congress Cataloging In Publication Data Beaumont, Greg, 1943- Many-storied mountains. (Natural history series) 1. Natural history—Montana—Glacier National Park. 2. Glacier National Park. I. Title. II. Series: Natural history series (Washington, D.C.) OH105 M9B43 500.9′786′52 78-606071 Many-storied Mountains The Life of Glacier National Park Written and photographed by Greg Beaumont 1978 Natural History Series Division of Publications National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior [Illustration: The landform of Glacier National Park is a monument to the power of moving ice. This view from Stoney Indian Pass is startlingly different from the scene of a million years ago, when the glaciers of the Pleistocene were sculpturing the land. Only the higher peaks would then have been visible above the blanket of ice that flowed like a slow-moving river down into the Mokowanis Valley and out into the Great Plains beyond.] About This Book This natural history of the mountain wilderness called Glacier National Park is not a guidebook, but provides an overview of the ecology of the region. At the same time, it is a personal statement, revealing one individual’s response to this rugged, delicate land. For their consistent cooperation and helpfulness, I wish especially to thank Chief Naturalist Ed Rothfuss and his capable staff. Technical and field assistance came from many; for special thanks, I would like to single out Art Sedlack, Francis Singer, Bert Gildart, Walt Martin, Craig Kuchel, and Danny On. The manuscript profited greatly from the criticism of Douglas Chadwick, to whom I am deeply grateful. —G.B. The National Park Service Division of Publications gratefully acknowledges the financial support given this book project by the Glacier Natural History Association, Inc., West Glacier, Mont. Contents