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2011 Map of Loon Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Happys Inn serves as the primary landmark in this pocket of Lincoln County, situated along the Pleasant Valley Fisher River and a chain of connected waterways. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, featuring a string of lakes including Loon Lake, Leon Lake, Horseshoe Lake, and Lilypad Lake. These water bodies are surrounded by a dense network of National Forest roads, such as Natl Forest Develop Road 4421 Rd, which provide access to the timbered terrain and local resource sites.

Industrial activity and public service are both present, with the Potter Mine and Loon Lake Mine marking mineral interests in the area. Local infrastructure is supported by Fisher River Valley Fire and Rescue Battalion 1 near Bootjack Lake. To the south, the topography shifts into the open clearing of Elk Park, where McGinnis Creek and Elk Creek flow through the valley, illustrating the transition from the lake-studded lowlands to the more traditional creek drainages of the Montana mountains.