2014 Map of Peck Lake

About this map

The Flathead National Forest encompasses the vast majority of this landscape along the boundary of Lake and Missoula counties. The topography is defined by the drainage basins of the Swan River and its numerous tributaries, including Cold Creek and Jim Creek. A key navigational and historical landmark, the Jim Creek Lookout Tower, stands prominently overlooking the Jim Creek drainage, a reminder of the region's fire management history. In the northeastern corner, the Daryl Sortesz Memorial Hwy provides the primary transit corridor through the valley, paralleled by the Swan River. To the west, the terrain rises sharply toward higher elevations, accessible by specialized routes like Jim Lake Rd and Natl Forest Develop Road 888 Rd. The map also captures several high-altitude water bodies, including Peck Lake and Jim Lake, which anchor the surrounding network of forest service roads and local tracks.