1965 Map of Cygnet Lake

About this map

Lindbergh Lake and the surrounding glacial valley define this remote section of the Montana wilderness as it was documented in the mid-1960s. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of water bodies, including Cygnet Lake, Loon Lake, and Stoner Lake, all linked by the meandering Swan River. Human presence is minimal, marked primarily by the Swan Valley Sch and several Gravel Pits along the valley floor. High above the water, the Elbow Lookout Tower stands as a sentinel over the Flathead National Forest. This survey captures the transition between the managed forest lands and the high-elevation terrain near the Lolo National Forest boundary, where a Pack Trail winds toward Bertha Lake and Summit Lake. It is a detailed view of the region's hydrological patterns before significant modern development, showing the original placement of small schools and forest service outposts.