2024 Map of Hemlock Lake

About this map

The Mission Range defines the vertical geography of this terrain, where the Flathead National Forest meets the high-altitude preservation of the Mission Mountains Wilderness. A dense network of glacial water bodies, including Hemlock Lake, Cheff Lake, and the remote Nodimah Lake, sits tucked between sharp elevations like Hemlock Point and Red Butte. This environment is shaped by deep drainage systems such as North Fork Hemlock Creek and Crescent Creek, which flow through a landscape largely inaccessible by modern roads. The infrastructure is primarily composed of historic footpaths and backcountry routes like the Elk Ridge Trl and Glacier Creek Trl, which follow natural ridgelines and valley floors. This map provides a detailed view of the high-country hydrology and the various peaks that characterize the border between Missoula and Lake counties.