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2020 Map of Loon Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Kootenai National Forest dominates this section of northwestern Montana, where a dense network of forest development roads provides access to the high-country basins and lakes of the Fisher River drainage. The small settlement at Happys Inn serves as a local hub near the shores of Upper Thompson Lake and Rainbow Lake. This area represents a transition from high-elevation timberland to the open clearings of Elk Park and McGinnis Meadows in the southern half of the quadrangle.

A complex water system defines the landscape, featuring numerous high-altitude water bodies such as Loon Lake, Leon Lake, and Horseshoe Lake. The Pleasant Valley Fisher River flows through the central portion of the map, supported by tributaries like Wabuno Cr and Elk Cr. For researchers, the map details many local access points including Loon Connector Rd and the Roger Mtn Loop, illustrating the infrastructure required for forest management and recreation in this part of Lincoln County.