2011 Map of Heart Lake

About this map

Landers Fork serves as the primary hydrological spine of this high-elevation Montana landscape, gathering numerous tributaries as it winds through Lewis and Clark County. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, notably anchored by Pyramid Peak and the prominent Red Ridge to the west. This 2011 survey reveals a primitive wilderness character, where complex drainage systems like Ringeye Creek and Crow Creek feed into larger arteries like the East Fork North Fork Blackfoot River. Small, isolated bodies of water such as Heart Lake, Webb Lake, and Two Point Lake are tucked into the drainages, suggesting a remote backcountry accessible primarily by trails or rugged forest roads. The map's detailed hydrological network, including the branching forks of Blacktail Creek and Bighorn Creek, offers an exact view of the headwaters that shape the region's geography.