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2011 Map of Knowles

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Flathead River carves a deep path through the center of this landscape, serving as the primary geographic anchor for the settlement of Knowles. This 2011 survey reveals a complex drainage network where numerous tributaries, such as Wilson Creek and Burgess Creek, descend from the surrounding high ground to join the main river. The built environment is sparse, centered on the Flathead River Bridge and the small Gingery Cemetery nearby, reflecting a quiet rural character.

South of the river, the elevation rises sharply toward Siegel Mountain and Siegel Pass. This area contains evidence of localized resource extraction, notably the Joe Wallit Mine situated near the headwaters of Saint Louis Creek. The map documents a rugged interior crisscrossed by forestry roads like Dixon 2000, which provide access to remote features such as Burgess Lake and the various forks of Seepay Creek.