2001 Map of Heart Lake

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude landscape within the Scapegoat Wilderness, marking the boundary between the Lolo National Forest, Lewis and Clark National Forest, and Helena National Forest. This 2001 revision illustrates a complex alpine watershed where the North Fork Blackfoot River and Landers Fork originate. The map traces the primitive route of the Continental Divide Scenic National Scenic Trail as it traverses ridges above Heart Lake and Two Point Lake. Because this area is largely preserved wilderness, the map focuses on the natural drainage patterns of creeks like Bighorn Creek and Ringeye Creek, and prominent peaks such as Pyramid Peak and Rocky Mountain. It serves as a precise record of the primitive backcountry before further ecological shifts or trail re-routing, highlighting the intersections of multiple national forest jurisdictions at the turn of the 21st century.