2011 Map of Lake Mountain

About this map

Lake Mountain dominates the western portion of this Lewis and Clark County landscape, where complex drainage systems define the high-country terrain. The North Fork Blackfoot River and its major tributaries, including the Dry Fork North Fork Blackfoot River and East Fork North Fork Blackfoot River, carve deep paths through the wilderness. These waters are punctuated by significant vertical drops, most notably at North Fork Falls. The survey highlights topographic landmarks that indicate the area's geological volatility and historical transit, such as the Big Slide and the appropriately named Windy Pass. Smaller drainages like Jakey Creek and Madison Creek feed the larger river system, while heights like Mineral Hill and Falls Point provide prominent navigational waypoints. This area reflects a wilderness interior primarily shaped by water and elevation, with few signs of permanent human habitation beyond the names assigned to its peaks and waterways.