2011 Map of Bender Point

About this map

Bender Forest Service Facility stands as the primary human landmark in this high-altitude landscape of the Bitterroot National Forest, situated north of Bender Creek. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainage systems, where Hell Roaring Creek and Johnson Creek carve through the topography toward the southwest. This area is notable for its cluster of alpine water bodies, including Surprise Lake, Phlox Lake, and Violet Lake, which gather below the higher ridges. The northeast corner is marked by Buck Ridge Meadows and the secluded Buck Lake. Access to this remote region is provided by a series of Forest Service roads, such as 1137 and 1245, which wind through the elevations near Bender Point. The map captures a wilderness area managed for conservation and resource protection in the early 21st century.