2020 Map of Big Hawk Mountain

About this map

Flathead National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape, where the Swan Range forms a dramatic topographic spine. The map documents a complex drainage network feeding into the Hungry Horse Reservoir at the northern edge, with numerous alpine water bodies such as Margaret Lake, Big Hawk Lake, and Tom Tom Lake tucked between jagged peaks. A series of forest development roads, including Natl Forest Develop Road 381 Rd, provide the only mechanized access through these steep basins. Geologists and hikers can trace the sharp elevation gains toward summits like Big Hawk Mtn, Mt Orvis Evans, and Wickiup Mtn. The detailed contouring illustrates the glacial carving of the terrain, particularly around the Three Eagles Lakes and the headwaters of Wheeler Creek.