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2011 Map of Kilbrennan Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Kilbrennan Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The confluence of the Yaak River and the Kootenai River defines this northwest Montana landscape, where the small settlement of Yakt sits along the Kootenai's eastern bank. A complex network of Forest Service and access roads, including Eastside Rd and Kilbrennan Rd, threads through the timbered slopes surrounding Yaak Mountain. This 2011 survey documents a region heavily utilized for backcountry recreation, as evidenced by the distribution of the Yaak Campground, Yaak River Campground, and Kilbrennan Lake Campground.

Water management and natural drainage patterns are prominent, with Kilbrennan Lake feeding Kilbrennan Creek to the north, while Ruby Creek and Star Creek contribute to the Kootenai's flow from the west. The map captures the quiet, forested character of Lincoln County before significant modern development, emphasizing the relationship between these major river systems and the high-elevation basins like the one containing Alvord Lake.