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2020 Map of Beartrap Mountain

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Beartrap Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Lake Koocanusa defines the western edge of this terrain within the Kootenai National Forest, where the reservoir's waters meet the eastern foothills of the Purcell Mountains. The landscape is a network of drainage basins and peaks, including the prominent Beartrap Mtn and Helmer Mtn. A complex system of forest development roads, such as Pinkham Rd and Nat For Dev Rd 7384, provides access to the interior highlands and water bodies like Phills Lake and Rock Lake.

Modern recreational corridors are well-defined, notably the Pacific NW National Scenic Trail and the Black Butte X-C Ski (Snow) trails near Black Butte. The map reveals the hydrography of the Salish Mountains through features like Pinkham Falls and the various draws, including Melvin Draw and Water Trough Draw, which indicate the localized water management and natural drainage patterns of this corner of Lincoln County.