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2011 Map of Lake McDonald West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Lake McDonald dominates this 2011 survey, serving as the central geographic feature for the western entrance to Glacier National Park. The map captures the infrastructure of the early 21st century, focusing on the developed corridors near Apgar and the Lake McDonald Hotel. The settlement pattern follows the lake's southwestern shore, where the Middle Fork Flathead River and West Glacier provide the primary access points into this protected wilderness.

Topographical detail highlights the steep elevation changes of Howe Ridge and Snyder Ridge, which frame the glacial lake. For those studying the management of the park, the map identifies the Glacier National Park Fire Brigade near the village of Apgar. Recreational hubs are well-documented, including Apgar Campground, Fish Creek Campground, and Sprague Creek Campground, illustrating the balance between wilderness preservation and visitor access during this era.