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2017 Map of Meadow Creek

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Meadow Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The South Fork Flathead River carves through the heart of the Flathead National Forest in this 2017 survey of the Montana backcountry. This remote stretch of river is defined by dramatic elevation changes, most notably at the Meadow Creek Gorge. The presence of the Meadow Creek USFS Airport near the confluence of the river and Meadow Cr highlights the logistical importance of aviation in managing these protected lands.

Surrounding the river valley, the topography rises sharply to several named summits and ridges, including Sarah Peak, Black Bear Hump, and Picture Ridge. Narrow forest access is provided by the Natl Forest Develop Road 549 RD, which winds past Bunker Park and connects the drainage of Bunker Cr to the wider forest network. This map provides a detailed view of the water system, from the main river channel to smaller tributaries like Cedar Cr and Gorge Cr.