2011 Map of Bowen Lake

About this map

Wolf Creek and its many tributaries define this high-elevation corner of Lincoln County, Montana. The drainage system is dense, with Gray Creek, Grand Creek, and Good Creek carving through the northern and eastern portions of the quadrangle. High ground is marked by Elk Mountain and the long spine of Elk Ridge, which overlook the basin containing Bowen Lake. The map reveals a landscape managed for forestry and back-country access, indicated by the extensive network of service roads such as Natl Forest Develop Road 36 Rd. This 2011 survey documents the topography of the Kootenai National Forest region before more recent fire or climate shifts, preserving the exact hydrological and road patterns of the early 21st century.