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2011 Map of Pinnacle

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Pinnacle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Middle Fork Flathead River carves a path through the northeastern corner of this Montana landscape, where the settlement of Pinnacle sits along the water and the corridor of Old Hwy 2 E. This 2011 survey documents a topography defined by steep elevations and mountain peaks, including Mount Liebig, Elk Mountain, and Essex Mountain. The distribution of infrastructure is concentrated along the river valley, evidenced by Tunnel Number 2 and Tunnel Number 3, which facilitate transit through the difficult terrain.

Outdoor recreation and water access are central to the area's modern character, with the Paola Boat Launch and Kuhns Fishing Access providing entry points to the river. Further south, the terrain levels into high-altitude basins holding Marion Lake, Dickey Lake, and Almeda Lake. Seasonal use is noted at the Essex Cross Country Ski Area, while geographic markers like Grant Ridge and Paola Ridge define the various drainage basins of Dickey Creek and Pinnacle Creek.