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2011 Map of Pioneer Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Hungry Horse Reservoir dominates this Flathead County landscape, where the rising waters have isolated landforms like Clayton Island, Elk Island, and Lost Island. The topography is defined by Pioneer Ridge, a high spine punctuated by the Pioneer Lookout Tower, providing a strategic vantage point over the complex drainage network. Numerous creeks, including Pearl Creek, Ben Creek, and Anna Creek, feed into the reservoir from the surrounding highlands.

Access to the shoreline is facilitated by the W Side Rd and E Side Rd, which connect several remote recreation sites. The presence of the Canyon Creek Boat Landing and clusters of lakeside facilities such as Graves Bay Campground and Lakeview Campground indicates the area's importance for water-based activities and forest management. Near the southern edge, the terrain transitions toward Handkerchief Lake, tucked away from the main reservoir body.