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1965 Map of Cedar Lake

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Cedar Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Mission Range forms a formidable vertical spine through this portion of western Montana, creating a dramatic landscape of high alpine basins and steep drainage systems. This mid-1960s survey captures the intersection of the Flathead National Forest and the Swan River State Forest, where the terrain is marked by a complex network of waterways including Hellroaring Creek and the North Fork Cedar Creek. A prominent Indian Reservation Boundary runs along the crest of the range, separating the national forest lands from the reservation.

Outdoor heritage and early backcountry access are evident through the numerous Pack Trails and Jeep Trails that navigate the high passes. Notable high-altitude features include Moss Peak, Hellroaring Pass, and several isolated water bodies such as Cedar Lake and Fatty Lake. The map serves as a detailed record of the drainage patterns from Minesinger Ridge down to Big Creek, illustrating the remote character of Lake County before significant modern development altered these forest corridors.