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2017 Map of Lake Inez

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Lake Inez
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Lake Inez and Lake Alva dominate the central corridor of this Missoula County landscape, serving as key points along the drainage of the Clearwater River. The map documents a heavily managed wilderness area where the Lolo National Forest and Flathead National Forest meet. A complex network of timber and access roads, including Morrell-Clearwater Rd and Rice Ridge Rd, weaves through the steep topography of the Swan Range, reflecting the area's history of forestry and recreation.

Water is the defining element of the terrain, with the W Fork Clearwater River and E Fork Clearwater River converging near the lakes. Small features like Summit Springs and Rainy Lake are tucked into the higher elevations, while named tracks like Rovero Trl provide access to the remote backcountry. The placement of these routes and water sources offers a precise look at the geography of the Seeley-Swan Valley in the early 21st century.