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2014 Map of Heart Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Heart Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Heart Lake and its surrounding alpine basins define this high-altitude landscape where the Lewis and Clark Range meets the continental divide. This remote wilderness is managed across three jurisdictions: the Lolo National Forest, Helena National Forest, and Lewis & Clark National Forest. The map documents a complex hydrological network where the headwaters of the Landers Fork and the E Fork N Fork Blackfoot River originate among prominent peaks like Pyramid Peak and the prominent Red Ridge.

A system of high-mountain lakes, including Webb Lake, Two Point Lake, and Parker Lake, are connected by steep-gradient drainages such as Ringeye Cr and Bighorn Cr. The land is further divided by the Public Land Survey System into townships and ranges, with specific sections noted by protraction blocks like PB 40 and PB 45. This map provides a detailed view of the natural topography before modern development, focusing entirely on the river systems and mountain landmarks that have guided travelers through these Montana forests for generations.