1997 Map of Bowen Lake

About this map

Kootenai National Forest dominates this landscape in northwest Montana, where a complex network of forest roads and watercourses defines the land use in the late 20th century. The topography is anchored by the Elk Divide and Elk Mountain, serving as a high-altitude spine between drainages like Wolf Creek and Gray Creek. An industrial legacy is visible in the presence of a Railroad Tunnel cutting through the mountainous terrain near the northern boundary, as well as a Gravel Pit located near the Fisher River. The map highlights the intersection of heavy transit and natural resources, showing established routes such as the Tally Lake Fortine Rd and Tally Lake Fisher River Rd that weave through the national forest lands. Local features like Bowen Lake and Brush Creek provide specific points of interest for those studying the hydrologic and recreational layout of the region during this era.