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2020 Map of Lake McDonald West

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Lake McDonald West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Apgar serves as the primary gateway to the southwest interior of Glacier National Park, where the waters of Lake McDonald dominate the landscape. This 2020 survey details the complex network of access points and recreational infrastructure near the foot of the lake, including the Apgar Campground A Loop and the start of the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road. The map tracks the transition from the developed village area to the steep elevations of Howe Ridge and Snyder Ridge, providing a precise record of the trails and secondary roads such as Barn Road and the Apgar Bike Trail that serve the park's visitors.

Along the southern boundary, the Flathead Wild and Scenic River carves through John F Stevens Canyon beneath the Belton Hills. The cartography captures the vital hydrological system feeding into the lake, from Howe Creek in the north to Fern Creek and Sprague Creek. These watercourses and their surrounding drainages form the primary topographical features of this protected corridor within Flathead County.