2011 Map of Hemlock Lake

About this map

Hemlock Lake and its neighboring waters define this high-altitude drainage system in Missoula County. The landscape is marked by a complex network of glacial basins and steep drainages, including the headwaters of Elk Creek and Hemlock Creek. Distinctive peaks such as Red Butte and Hemlock Point provide vertical relief among the numerous small alpine lakes, including Conko Lake, Notlimah Lake, and Loco Lake. The map reveals a wild, roadless interior where hydrological patterns dominate, with Kraft Creek and Glacier Creek carving deep paths through the terrain. A few specialized forest routes like Elk Creek Rd and Meadow Lake Rd skirt the edges of this drainage system, highlighting the area's isolation and its role as a primary watershed for the surrounding region.