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2017 Map of Salmon Prairie

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Swan River meanders through the heart of the northern Montana landscape depicted here, anchoring a network of glacial valleys and timbered slopes within the Flathead National Forest. This 2017 survey details the riparian environment where the river is fed by numerous drainages including Squeezer Cr, Lion Cr, and Piper Cr. The settlement of Salmon Prairie serves as the primary focal point for human activity, surrounded by several significant natural clearings such as Simmons Meadow, Squeezer Meadow, and Woodward Meadows.

A network of forest access roads, including Piper Creek Rd and Condon Loop Rd, reveals the infrastructure used for modern land management and recreation. The geography is characterized by the transition from river bottomlands to the rising topography of the surrounding ranges, providing a clear look at the intersection of wild forest lands and the small, isolated communities that rely on these mountain corridors.