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1997 Map of Alexander Mountain

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Alexander Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Libby Dam and its complex infrastructure dominate this landscape within the Kootenai National Forest. The engineering of the dam transformed the Kootenai River into the expansive Lake Koocanusa, a reservoir that now defines the geography of the valley. Key facilities including the Powerhouse, Visitors Center, and Substation are clearly marked near the spillway, which sits at an elevation of 2472 feet.

Recreational development follows the shoreline, with the McGillivray Recreation Area and Koocanusa Marina serving as hubs for water-based activity. The surrounding terrain is characterized by prominent peaks and ridges, such as Alexander Mountain and Fleetwood Point, while smaller landforms like Yarnell Island and Moonshine Island dot the lake's surface. Tributaries like Cripple Horse Creek and Alexander Creek drain the densely forested slopes, showing the watershed's complex drainage pattern as it flows toward the central reservoir.