2017 Map of Hemlock Lake

About this map

Flathead National Forest covers much of this high-elevation landscape in western Montana, where the boundary between Missoula and Lake counties runs through a series of alpine peaks and basins. The terrain is defined by dramatic summits such as Hemlock Point and Red Butte, which overlook a network of glacial water bodies including Hemlock Lake and the smaller Cheff Lake. The drainage patterns here are complex, with headwaters like Red Butte Cr and N Fork Hemlock Cr carving deep paths through the forest. To the east, the Glacier Sloughs and Nothimah Lake sit within the lower-lying areas near Kraft Cr, showing the varied hydrology of the region. This 2017 U.S. Geological Survey mapping reflects the modern road network, including Elk Creek Rd, providing a clear view of the area's wilderness and public land boundaries.