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2017 Map of Fishtrap Lake

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Fishtrap Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Fishtrap Lake and Upper Fishtrap Lake sit at the northern edge of this drainage system, marking a high mountain landscape where the Kaniksu National Forest and Lolo National Forest meet. The terrain is defined by sharp elevation changes between summits like Lone Tree Peak, Benson Peak, and Marmot Peak, while deep drainages such as Benson Draw and Basin Draw channel the snowmelt toward the Fishtrap Creek system.

Logistical access to this remote interior of Sanders County is preserved through a network of Forest Service roads, including Nat For Dev Rd Rd 7593 and Nat For Dev Rd Rd 516. These routes follow the natural contours of the land, weaving past landmarks like Two Trees Point and through narrow passages such as Shorthorn Gulch. The map captures a moment in the modern management of these protected lands, documenting the named peaks and creeks that define the local geography.