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2020 Map of Burnt Fork Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Bitterroot-Rock Creek Divide forms a significant natural boundary along the eastern edge of this terrain, marking the high ground between Ravalli and Granite counties. This high-elevation landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Burnt Fork Bitterroot River and its numerous tributaries, including the Little Burnt Fork and Signal Creek. The map detail reveals a remote network of alpine water bodies, most notably Burnt Fork Lake, Kneaves Lake, and the Little Burnt Fork Lakes.

Evidence of historical backcountry access is visible through the primitive Palisade route and the Snow Trail 1352 (Snow), which navigate the steep topography near Palisade Mountain and Dome Shaped Mountain. The map also captures the meeting of three major timber and recreation reserves: the Bitterroot, Lolo, and Deerlodge National Forests. Unique landmarks like Skalkaho Falls and the high-altitude Skalkaho Basin reflect the area's difficult but navigable geography.