2014 Map of Banfield Mountain

About this map

Kootenai National Forest dominates this section of northwest Montana, where high peaks and deep drainage networks define the wilderness. Centered on Banfield Mtn, the landscape rises toward the Purcell Mountains in the north, including the high points of Lost Soul Mtn and Lawrence Mtn. This terrain is a complex of headwaters, where numerous forks feed into the larger regional basins. Of particular interest is the high-elevation Blue Lake, which feeds into Blue Cr, and the branching paths of S Fork Bristow Cr and N Fork Bristow Cr. The map details the intricate topography used by foresters and backcountry explorers, showing the way water moves through the timbered slopes via systems like Barron Cr and N Fork Jackson Cr. It provides a clear view of the federal land management boundaries that shaped this corner of Lincoln County in the early 21st century.