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2017 Map of Priest Lake SW

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Priest Lake SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Lamb Creek and the surrounding southwestern shores of Priest Lake define this portion of the Kaniksu National Forest. The landscape is characterized by a mix of wetlands like Bismark Meadows and significant peaks such as Bismark Mtn and Lakeview Mtn, reflecting the varied topography of the Selkirk Mountains. Small settlements and local points of interest, including Vans Corner and Hanna Flats, are connected by a network of forest development roads and the prominent W Lakeshore Rd, which follows the irregular coastline.

Water features are central to the area's geography, with the map detailing several protected inlets such as Kalispell Bay, Luby Bay, and Shoshone Bay. Beyond the mainland, prominent islands like Kalispell Island, Papoose Island, and Bartoo Island are visible. The presence of the Priest Lake USFS Airport near Hanna Flats highlights the region's importance for forest management and backcountry accessibility in northern Idaho.