1994 Map of Salmon Prairie

About this map

The Swan River corridor dominates this 1994 revision, carving a path through the heavily forested terrain of Lake County. This map documents a landscape defined by the overlapping boundaries of the Swan River State Forest and the Flathead National Forest. At the southern end, the small settlement of Salmon Prairie sits near the confluence of Meadow Creek and the river, serving as a focal point in a region otherwise characterized by timber management and drainage networks. The topography is etched by numerous tributaries including Woodward Creek, Piper Creek, and Lion Creek, which feed into the main river channel. High-elevation points like the Swan Peak Scenic Overlook offer vantage points over the valley, while several small mountain lakes, such as Van Lake and Shay Lake, are tucked into the drainages of the Swan Range.