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2011 Map of Beartrap Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Beartrap Mountain and Helmer Mountain dominate this corner of Lincoln County, where the Kootenai River valley is transformed into the expansive Lake Koocanusa. This 2011 survey illustrates the complex network of forest development roads, such as Natl Forest Develop Road 7935 Rd, that thread through the high country. These routes provide access to remote drainages and small alpine waters like Phills Lake, Rock Lake, and Mud Lake.

The landscape is defined by its watershed patterns, with Pinkham Creek and its many tributaries, including Gut Creek, carving through the timbered slopes. Along the western edge, the shoreline of the reservoir meets the mouths of Sullivan Creek and Cadette Creek. Descriptive local nomenclature is preserved in features like Water Trough Draw, suggesting the historical importance of water management in these upland ranges.