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1963 Map of Kilbrennan Lake

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Kilbrennan Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Yaak River flows through the heart of the Kootenai National Forest in this topographic record, which captures the intersection of industrial transport and mountain wilderness. Along the river's western bank, the Burlington Northern railroad serves as the primary corridor for commerce through the steep terrain, passing by small outposts like Pine and Yakt. The landscape is dominated by the massive profile of Yaak Mountain, which rises sharply between the river valley and the drainages of O'Brien Creek and Ruby Creek.

Local landmarks provide evidence of both recreation and forest management, from the Yaak Campground near the river to the Lookout Tower positioned for fire surveillance. To the northeast, Kilbrennan Lake sits in a high basin, while the presence of Gravel Pits and a Gaging Sta indicates the ongoing maintenance and monitoring of this remote corridor during the early 1960s and through the 1980s updates.