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2011 Map of Alexander Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Alexander Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Libby Dam stands as the central engineering landmark of this mountain landscape, backing up the Kootenai River to form the expansive Lake Koocanusa. This modern era of water management and recreation is reflected in the numerous shoreline facilities that dot the reservoir, including McGillivray Campground, Cripple Horse Marina, and the Hook-U-Up RV Park. The map documents a terrain where steep elevations like Alexander Mountain and Fleetwood Point drop sharply into the valley, creating the narrow waterway at the Kootenai Narrows.

Away from the water, the geography is defined by a dense network of forest access roads such as Boundary Mtn Rd and Canyon Cr Rd. These routes track the drainage basins of Jackson Creek and Dunn Creek, providing access to high-ground landmarks like Souse Ridge and Gopher Hill. This survey captures the region's character as a managed wilderness, balancing industrial-scale hydroelectric infrastructure with backcountry recreation at sites like Yarnell Island Campground.