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2017 Map of Crater Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Swan River winds through the heart of this landscape, marking the transition between the developed residential pockets of the Flathead Valley and the steep, timbered slopes of the Flathead National Forest. This 2017 survey shows the area around Bigfork during a period of modern growth, with a dense network of local roads such as Slethaug Ln and Wolf Creek Dr intersecting with older routes like Old Winchester Rd.

To the east, the terrain rises sharply toward Crater Mtn and Broken Leg Mtn, where numerous mountain streams including Wolf Cr and Peterson Cr drain into the valley below. The southern portion is defined by a series of water bodies, notably Swan Lake, Loon Lake, and Horseshoe Lake, which have long anchored the local geography. The presence of Ferndale Airfield underscores the area's role as a regional hub for both backcountry access and valley residents.