1988 Map of Cedar Lake

About this map

The Mission Range dominates this portion of Lake County, where the high peaks of the Mission Mountains form a significant natural and political divide. Established as part of the Mission Mountains Tribal Wilderness, the landscape is defined by its transition from the Flathead National Forest across the Reservation Boundary. This 1988 compilation reflects the complex management of the area by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Forest Service, highlighting a backcountry accessible primarily via pack trails and a few isolated jeep trails. High-altitude basins contain numerous glacial lakes, including Cedar Lake, Rainbow Lake, and Piper Lake, which feed the drainage systems of Hellroaring Creek and Piper Creek. Notable landmarks such as Moss Peak and Cedar Peak anchor the ridgelines, while Hellroaring Pass provides a navigable corridor through the steep terrain.