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2014 Map of Salmon Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Salmon Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Salmon Lake and the winding Clearwater River anchor this landscape within the Lolo National Forest. This 2014 survey documents a network of high-mountain lakes and drainages, including the secluded Sourdough Island and the neighboring waters of Big Sky Lake, Elbow Lake, and Harpers Lake. The terrain is defined by significant elevation changes, rising from the river valley toward Boyd Mtn and the steep slopes of Woodchuck Canyon.

Historically, the area shows a transition from natural wilderness to recreation and forestry management. A detailed network of forest roads, such as Big Waters Ranch Rd and Woodworth Rd, provides access to the Lost Prairie and the ridges above Blanchard Cr. The map preserves the specific locations of geographic landmarks like Game Ridge and the N Fork Blanchard Cr, offering a clear view of the drainage patterns and land divisions within the T15N and T16N townships during the early 21st century.