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2011 Map of Crater Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Crater Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Bear Creek Village serves as a central point of habitation in this pocket of the Flathead Valley, where residential development meets the steep slopes of Crater Mountain and Broken Leg Mountain. The landscape is defined by the complex hydrology of the Swan River and its numerous tributaries, including Peterson Creek, Patterson Creek, and Meadow Creek. To the south, the waters of Swan Lake are preceded by smaller basins such as Loon Lake and Horseshoe Lake, illustrating the post-glacial topography of the region.

Transportation infrastructure is centered around the north-south corridor of Montana State Highway 83, featuring the Montana State Highway 83 Weigh Station. A dense network of local roads and trails, such as Red Owl Rd and Spruce Trl, provides access to private properties and recreational areas. The map details the transition from the valley floor to the high-elevation basin of Crater Lake, reflecting the region's character as a site of both active rural life and natural preservation.