1997 Map of Banfield Mountain

About this map

Banfield Mountain and the high peaks of the Kootenai National Forest dominate this Lincoln County landscape as it appeared in the late 1990s. This region is a complex network of timber management and forest administration, divided among the Rexford Fisher River Ranger District, the Libby Fisher River Ranger District, and the Rexford Libby Ranger District. The topography is defined by significant drainage basins, including the South Fork Big Creek in the north and Libby Creek at the southern edge. Researchers will find the 8th Standard Parallel North bisecting the terrain near Lost Soul Mountain, while the secluded Blue Lake sits tucked into a high basin. The map detail reflects the intense surveying required to manage these public lands, showing the transition between various forest service jurisdictions across ridges like Lawrence Mountain.