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2013 Map of Priest Lake SW

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Priest Lake SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Kanisku National Forest encompasses the high country and western shores of Priest Lake, where timberlands and recreation-focused settlements like Lamb Creek and Hanna Flats define the local geography. The shoreline is dotted with public access points and seasonal landings, from the Priest Lake Marina to the Kalispell Point Boat Ramp. Looking across Kalispell Bay and Shoshone Bay, the map details a chain of landforms including Kalispell Island, Papoose Island, and Bartoo Island.

Inland, the topography rises sharply toward the Selkirk Mountains, marked by peaks such as Lakeview Mtn, Bismark Mtn, and Binarch Mtn. The transport network relies heavily on State Hwy 57 and numerous forest roads like Nat For Dev Rd 1355, which navigate the drainages of Kalispell Cr and Reeder Cr. Aviation access is noted at the Priest Lake USFS Airport, reflecting the area's importance for forest management and remote service.