2020 Map of Dunsire Point

About this map

The Salish Mountains define this high-altitude landscape where the boundary between Lincoln and Flathead counties follows the primary drainage divides. The topography is dominated by prominent summits such as Mt Swaney and Dunsire Point, which serve as anchors for a complex network of ridgelines like Swaney Ridge and Elk Divide. This area within the Flathead National Forest and Kootenai National Forest showcases a classic mountain hydrology, with headwaters for Good Cr, Alder Cr, and Sheppard Cr flowing from the high slopes. The presence of numerous named forest roads, including Natl Forest Develop Road 282 RD and Natl Forest Develop Road 5397 RD, indicates a managed landscape where logging and forest access are primary human imprints. Geographical features such as Dunsire Pass and the Bowen Bench highlight the historic corridors used to navigate this terrain.