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1984 Map of Bearpaw Lake

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Bearpaw Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The eastern reaches of the Rocky Boys Indian Reservation define this portion of North Central Montana, where high prairie meets the rugged northern slopes of the Bearpaw Mountains. Within this landscape, the settlement of Manikanis is situated along the upper reaches of Wolf Creek. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of coulees and family-named summits, including Watsons Knob and Otis Mountain, which reflect the ranching and tribal land use history of Hill County.

Large portions of the eastern half are dedicated to public recreation and conservation within Beaver Creek Park, centered on Bearpaw Lake and the perennial flow of Beaver Creek. Notable landmarks such as Eagle Rock and Mount Reynolds punctuate the ridges, while various springs like Shambo Springs and Alkali Springs Creek indicate the vital water sources that have sustained movement through these highlands for generations.