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2017 Map of Belmore Sloughs

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Belmore Sloughs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Belmore Sloughs and the headwaters of the Jocko River system define this high-elevation landscape along the border of Lake and Missoula counties. The area is dominated by the confluence of mountain drainages, including the N Fork Jocko River, the Middle Fork Jocko River, and the S Fork Jocko River. These waterways carve through the terrain, joined by smaller tributaries such as Liberty Cr in the southeast.

Access to this remote backcountry is facilitated by a network of specialized routes, including Jacko Canyon Rd, Jocko Rd, and the Tribal Rd. The map illustrates a landscape primarily defined by its hydrology and relief, where tribal management and county boundaries intersect with the natural flow of the river forks. It serves as a detailed record of the drainage patterns and primitive road network as they existed in the early 21st century.