2014 Map of Beaver Lake

About this map

Vista sits along the Bnsf rail line in this corner of the Flathead Valley, representing a critical transport corridor through the northern Montana landscape. The area is characterized by a dense network of water bodies and dramatic topography, with the railroad navigating the varied elevations between Whitefish Lake and the Stillwater River. This 2014 survey documents the modern infrastructure of the Flathead National Forest, including numerous points and bays along the shoreline like Eagle Point, Inez Point, and Brush Bay. The map highlights the intersection of public forest lands and established transportation routes, where the rail network and highways like US-93 connect the high country to the valley floor near Round Prairie and Spencer Lake.