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2014 Map of Meadow Creek

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Meadow Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

South Fork Flathead River carves a deep path through this portion of the Flathead National Forest, creating the dramatic Meadow Creek Gorge. The landscape is defined by its water system and sharp ridgelines, where the Meadow Creek USFS Airport provides a rare point of logistical access in the backcountry. Higher elevations are marked by distinctive landmarks like Sarah Peak, Bunker Hill, and Picture Ridge, which overlook a series of drainages including Bunker Cr and Meadow Cr.

The infrastructure here is primarily geared toward forest management, evidenced by the Natl Forest Develop Road 549 Rd. Pockets of lower-lying terrain, such as Bunker Park, interrupt the steep slopes that descend toward the river. This survey captures the remote character of the Montana wilderness, where transport is limited to a few forest roads and the isolated airstrip serving the US Forest Service.