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2020 Map of Prairie Reef

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Lewis and Clark Range peaks and high mountain drainages define this portion of the Lewis & Clark National Forest and Flathead National Forest. This 2020 landscape is dominated by the prominent lookout at Prairie Reef L O, situated near the high point of Prairie Reef. The map reveals a complex network of alpine hydrology, where the W Fork S Fork Sun River and its tributaries like Black Bear Cr and White Bear Cr carve through the high country.

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through the center of the quadrangle, serving as the primary corridor for movement across these heights. Along the western edge, the boundary between Powell and Lewis and Clark counties follows the high ridges, passing landmarks such as Red Butte and the secluded Hermit Lake. The topography reflects a landscape of steep gulches and forks, including Grizzly Gulch, No Name Gulch, and the multiple branches of Ahorn Cr.