2024 Map of Bend

About this map

The small settlement of Bend sits at a crossroads where the Thompson River meets several forest access roads, providing a rare pocket of development in this heavily forested Montana landscape. The terrain is dominated by the steep rises of the Cabinet Mountains and prominent peaks like Skookum Point. Water is the primary architect of the geography here, with a complex network of drainages including Boiling Springs Creek, Lazier Creek, and Whitney Creek carving through the valleys. The land management is split between the Kootenai National Forest to the northwest and the Lolo National Forest which covers the majority of the map area. This data reflects a modern era of forest management where logging access via routes like the Thompson River Rd and ACM Rd defines the human footprint amidst the high-altitude lakes of Twin Lakes.