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2020 Map of Pioneer Ridge

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Pioneer Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Flathead National Forest land defines this section of Montana, where the waters of the Hungry Horse Reservoir meet the steep slopes of the northern Rockies. The reservoir dominates the eastern half of the map, isolating landmarks like Elk Island and Lost Island from the mainland. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of drainage basins, with numerous named streams such as Mazie Cr, Emma Cr, and Florinda Cr flowing toward the reservoir from the heights of Pioneer Ridge.

A legacy of forest management is visible in the detailed labeling of forest development roads, including the W Side RD and Natl Forest Develop Road 9828 RD. These routes provide access to the high elevations of Tongue Mtn and the various creeks like Graves Creek and George Cr that carve through the landscape. The map provides a detailed look at the interface between the regulated water level and the natural topography of the surrounding forest reserves.