2017 Map of Bowen Lake

About this map

Kootenai National Forest and Flathead National Forest converge in this high-altitude corner of Lincoln County, defined by the prominent ridge of the Salish Mountains. The landscape is a network of sharp divides and drainage basins, where Bowen Lake sits near the northern boundary under the shadow of Elk Mountain. Extensive Forest Service infrastructure is visible through a complex system of development roads, including Natl Forest Develop Road 835 Rd and Natl Forest Develop Road 36 Rd, which provide access to the timbered slopes. Notable watercourses like Wolf Cr, Gray Cr, and Weigel Cr carve through the terrain, while the Elk Patrol trail follows the contours of the higher elevations. This map captures the mid-2010s state of these managed lands, showing the intersection of heavy topographic relief and the access routes maintained for forest management and recreation.