2014 Map of Dahl Lake

About this map

Pleasant Valley sits at the heart of this landscape, where the drainage of Pleasant Valley Cr and Elbow Cr converge near the waters of Dahl Lake. This 2014 survey reveals a region defined by its timber and watershed management, straddling the boundary between Kootenai National Forest and Flathead National Forest. The transition from the Lincoln and Flathead county line in the northwest toward the southern reaches near Little Bitterroot Lake illustrates the complex topography of the Salish Mountains. A network of Forest Service routes, such as Pleasant Valley Rd and NF-252, provides access to interior features like Lemonade Spring, indicating a land shaped by both natural hydrology and long-standing forestry infrastructure. The map provides a clear view of the mountain meadows and drainages that have sustained local ranching and logging interests for generations.