2020 Map of Belmont Point

About this map

Lolo National Forest dominates this section of Missoula County, where high ridges and deep drainages define the landscape. Centered on Belmont Point and Game Ridge, the terrain is marked by a complex network of creeks that flow toward larger basins. To the northeast, the waters of Placid Lake are fed by Placid Cr, while Vaughn Cr and Lost Horse Cr carve through the eastern slopes. The map reveals the intricate system of Forest Service access routes, including Black Canyon Rd and Belmont Creek Rd, which provide passage through these steep elevations. Smaller high-altitude water bodies like Spook Lake sit tucked away from the main thoroughfares. This documentation offers a precise view of the watershed patterns as they existed in the early 21st century, particularly where Blanchard Cr and Belmont Cr emerge from the southern ridges.