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2020 Map of Charlo

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The town of Charlo serves as a central hub for this portion of Lake County, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure and conservation lands. The extensive Lake County Waterfowl Production Area dominates several sections of the map, highlighting the region's importance for migratory birds and local ecology. This managed environment is supported by a dense system of waterways, including the Post B Canal, Post 7-D Ditch, and Post G Canal, which crisscross the valley floor to sustain the surrounding agricultural lands.

Rising to the west, the Moiese Hills provide a stark contrast to the low-lying plains and the depression of Dublin Gulch. To the east, the waters of the Ninepipe Reservoir mark the edge of this specialized habitat. The presence of named routes such as Old Freight Rd suggests the enduring path of early transportation lines through the Flathead Indian Reservation, connecting the homesteads and ranchlands that fill the grid between Crow Dam Rd and Ninepipe Rd.