2017 Map of Jewel Basin

About this map

Jewel Basin and the surrounding heights of the Swan Range define this high-altitude landscape within the Flathead National Forest. This 2017 survey details a primitive backcountry environment dominated by steep topography and a dense network of glacial lakes and drainages. Major peaks including Mt Aeneas, Wildcat Mtn, and Strawberry Mtn rise above a series of remote water bodies such as Wildcat Lake, Strawberry Lake, and Aeneas Lake. The map shows limited human infrastructure, primarily centered on access routes like Jewell Basin Rd and Krause Basin Rd. The prevalence of named creeks like Wildcat Cr, Noisy Cr, and Graves Cr illustrates the complex hydrology of this mountainous terrain, where multiple lake chains including Picnic Lakes and Twin Lakes feed into the regional watershed.