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2023 Map of Jewel Basin

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Jewel Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Flathead National Forest encompasses the high country shown here, defined by the sharp elevations of the Swan Range. This landscape is marked by a dense concentration of subalpine water bodies, including Picnic Lakes, Wildcat Lake, and the larger Birch Lake situated in the southern reach. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Wildcat Creek and Wounded Buck Creek flowing from the slopes of Wildcat Mtn.

High-altitude navigation is represented by a complex trail network, such as the Alpine 7 Trl and Pioneer Ridge Trl, which connect peaks like Tongue Mtn and Strawberry Mtn. The center of the map is dominated by the Jewel Basin itself, a notable topographic bowl that serves as a focal point for the surrounding ridges. These features reflect a preserved wilderness area where historical access was limited to forest roads like Jewel Basin Rd and Noisy Creek Rd.