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1964 Map of Dahl Lake

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Dahl Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Dahl Lake sits at the heart of this mid-century survey, marking the central landscape of Pleasant Valley as it appeared in 1964. The terrain is defined by the intersection of high forest boundaries, where the Kootenai National Forest meets the Flathead National Forest. This border also serves as the dividing line for Lincoln and Flathead Counties, cutting across the northern reaches of the quadrangle.

Drainage patterns are clearly articulated through features like Coniff Creek and Squaw Meadows Creek, which flow toward the lower valley floor. Local resource extraction and navigation are evidenced by a small Gravel Pit and a designated Pack Trail winding through the timbered slopes. The map captures a transition point in the Montana wilderness, where narrow creek beds like Herrig Creek and the distinct bend known as Elbow reveal the complex topography of the Salish Mountains region.