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1997 Map of Lynch Lake

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Lynch Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Pleasant Valley defines the central topography of this landscape, where the wide basin of Pleasant Valley Creek cuts through the timbered reaches of the Kootenai National Forest. The presence of the Pleasant Valley School near the creek indicates a persistent, if sparse, community hub amidst the surrounding forest lands. Mapping here captures a transition from high ridges down to the valley floor, where water features like Island Lake and Lynch Lake provide significant landmarks against the mountainous backdrop.

Timber and resource extraction leave their mark via a network of forest roads and a Gravel Pit near the Fisher River in the southern portion of the quadrangle. The map also delineates the jurisdictional boundary between Lincoln and Flathead counties, following the 7th Standard Parallel North. This 1990s revision reflects the managed forest character of northwestern Montana, anchored by the river and its numerous tributaries like Island Creek and Coniff Creek.