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2020 Map of Pozega Lakes

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Deerlodge National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape within the Flint Creek Range, a region defined by dramatic vertical relief and a dense concentration of alpine water bodies. The terrain is anchored by Racetrack Peak and its neighboring Racetrack Pass, which served as critical topographic markers for early travel through these mountains. The settlement of Danielsville sits on the eastern edge of the quadrangle, representing the point where the steep mountain drainages meet more accessible ground.

A intricate network of glacial lakes and basins characterize the area, including Big Pozega Lake and Little Pozega Lake, alongside more remote features like Albicaulis Lake and the Meadow Lakes. These high basins, such as Finley Basin and Dempsey Basin, illustrate the historical importance of the range for summer grazing and water management, while labels like Indian Meadows hint at much older patterns of land use across these Montana summits.