2014 Map of Belmore Sloughs

About this map

Belmore Sloughs and the complex drainage of the Jocko River system dominate this high-altitude landscape along the border of Lake and Missoula counties. The terrain is defined by the convergence of the N Fork Jocko River, Middle Fork Jocko River, and S Fork Jocko River, creating a network of alpine waterways and mountain lakes including White Horse Lake and Meadow Lake. Human impact is limited primarily to primitive transportation routes like Jocko Rd and the Jocko Canyon Rd, which navigate the steep descent through Jocko Canyon. The map reveals a wild hydrological environment where Lower Jocko Lake and numerous creeks like Falls Cr and Deep Cr feed into the larger river basin, illustrating the primary watershed characteristics of this part of the Mission Mountains.