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2017 Map of Cedar Lake

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Cedar Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Mission Range dominates this portion of the Flathead National Forest, where steep ridgelines and high-elevation basins define the geography of Lake County. High points such as Moss Peak and Cedar Peak provide the primary vertical relief, while the Hellroaring Pass serves as a critical natural crossing point between drainage systems. These peaks feed several major alpine water sources, including the namesake Cedar Lake and Piper Lake, which are linked by a complex network of seasonal and perennial streams like the N Fork Cedar Cr and S Fork Cedar Cr.

The hydrography of the region is further characterized by numerous westward-flowing streams, including Hell Roaring Cr, Woodward Cr, and Bisson Cr, which drain the rugged slopes. Notable landforms like Minesinger Ridge and Big Cr illustrate the drainage patterns typical of this mountainous interior. The presence of Public Board (PB) survey markers across the terrain indicates the historical administrative partitioning of these public lands within the forest boundary.