2014 Map of Painted Rocks Lake

About this map

Painted Rocks Lake sits at the heart of this Bitterroot mountain landscape, where the W Fork Bitterroot River and West Fork Bitterroot River converge within the Bitterroot National Forest. The geography is defined by a dense network of drainages and high points, including Lookout Mtn and West Mtn, separated by significant saddles such as Mud Creek Saddle and Tough Creek Saddle. The area's character is shaped by its forest service infrastructure and isolated naming conventions, featuring narrow access ways like Hawks Nest Ln and recreational paths such as the Mountain Lion Trl. This documentation of the area shows the intersection of natural water systems, from Hot Springs to Little Blue Joint Cr, with the administrative boundaries of the national forest. The layout of roads like Blue Joint Rd and State Creek Rd reflects the topographical constraints of a region dominated by high ridges like Coal Ridge.