2024 Map of East Bay

About this map

Finley Point reaches into the southern waters of Flathead Lake, marking a transition from the shoreline to the high peaks of the Mission Range to the east. This area of Lake County is defined by its complex water management and glacial topography, where the eastern slopes feed the Hellroaring Reservoir and numerous creeks like Bisson Creek and Minesinger Creek descend toward the valley. The settlement of Polson occupies the western edge of East Bay, while the smaller community of Turtle Lake sits further inland near its namesake water body. The landscape reveals a sophisticated irrigation network, with the Pablo Feeder Canal, Polson 2 Canal, and Polson D Canal cutting across the terrain to support local agriculture. The presence of Blumhagen Spring and Lost Lake indicates the diverse hydrological features found between the lakeshore and the base of Minesinger Ridge.