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2020 Map of Bigfork

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Bigfork
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

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Flathead Lake dominates the southern landscape of this region, where the Flathead River and Swan River meet the water's edge. The settlement of Bigfork serves as a focal point near the Bigfork Harbor and the historic Swan River Bridge, illustrating a community deeply connected to its aquatic geography. To the east, the landscape transitions into the Flathead National Forest, while the northern reaches are dotted with smaller water bodies like Echo Lake and Peterson Lake.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial sites, including Lone Pine Cem and the Bethany Lutheran Cem near the community of Ferndale. The area’s recreational and conservation character is highlighted by the Flathead County Waterfowl Production Area, which stretches along the riverbanks near Holt. Smaller residential pockets like Woods Bay and various named ridges, such as Ponderosa Ridge, provide a detailed view of the local topography and settlement patterns.