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2017 Map of Red Meadow Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Whitefish Range dominates this portion of the Flathead National Forest, where high-elevation peaks and narrow drainages define the North Fork Flathead River backcountry. The terrain is marked by significant summits such as Nasukoin Mtn and Akinkoka Peak, providing a clear record of the area's glacial and hydrological history. Water features are abundant, including the Chain Lakes, Link Lake, and the map's namesake, Red Meadow Lake.

Modern infrastructure is limited to Forest Service development roads like Whale Creek Rd, yet the area remains a corridor for long-distance travel via the Pacific NW National Scenic Trail. This trail traverses the southwestern section, passing near Lake Mtn and Whitefish Mtn. The detailed drainage network, including Whale Cr and Akinkoka Cr, illustrates the complex watershed patterns on the divide between Flathead and Lincoln counties.