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2024 Map of Loon Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Kootenai National Forest dominates this section of northwest Montana, where a dense network of glacial lakes and mountain drainages defines the landscape. The settlement of Happys Inn sits as a central landmark near the shores of Loon Lake, Lavon Lake, and Crystal Lake. This area serves as a significant hydrological junction where the Pleasant Valley-Fisher River system meets numerous smaller bodies of water like Lilypad Lake and Horseshoe Lake.

To the south and west, the terrain rises into the Cabinet Mountains, characterized by the high-elevation flats of Elk Park and the drainage of Elk Creek. The map documents a complex system of timber and access roads, such as McKillop Rd and Natl Forest Develop Road 535 Rd, which penetrate the interior forests. The southern reaches transitions into McGinnis Meadows, tracing the path of McGinnis Creek near the Lincoln and Sanders County line.