2017 Map of Fortine

About this map

The Kootenai National Forest dominates this section of northwest Montana, where timberlands and mountain ridges frame the drainage of the Tobacco River. The small settlement of Tobacco serves as a historic point of reference near the river's path, while further south, the Fortine Cem provides a tangible link for genealogists researching the families of this forested corridor. This landscape is defined by its water, from the larger Glen Lake and Crystal Lake to the secluded Homes Lake and Barnaby Lake. Modern development is visible at the Crystal Lakes Resort Airport, contrasting with the more primitive networks of the Pomeroy Trl and Fort Steele Trl. The map traces the winding courses of Grave Cr and Fortine Cr, showing a terrain where resource management and recreation have long coexisted along the slopes of Raven's Ridge.