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2024 Map of Lake McDonald West

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Lake McDonald West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Glacier National Park dominates this landscape, centering on the southwestern shores of Lake McDonald. The map documents the primary gateway into the park at West Glacier, where the Middle Fork Flathead River and the Flathead Wild and Scenic River corridor provide a natural southern boundary. High-elevation points like Howe Ridge and the Belton Hills define the surrounding topography, while the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road follows the lake's eastern shoreline.

Concentrated activity around the village of Apgar reveals a network of recreational infrastructure, including the Apgar Campground and several specialized trails such as the Apgar Bike Trail and Apgar Flats Horse Trail. This contemporary survey also tracks backcountry access points like the Howe Lake Trail and Lake McDonald Trail, reflecting the modern management of one of the nation's most visited alpine environments.