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2020 Map of Seeley Lake West

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Seeley Lake West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Lolo National Forest dominates this section of Missoula County, where a network of forest roads and trails reveals the complex management of Montana's timberlands. The Clearwater River serves as a central artery, flowing south into Seeley Lake and eventually connecting toward the lower basins. The landscape is defined by its water resources, from the significant recreational waters of Placid Lake to more secluded spots like Hidden Lake and Lake Elsina.

A intricate grid of access routes such as Fawn Peak-Jocko Rd and Archibald Cr Loop underscores the area's importance for both forestry and outdoor access. Named landmarks like Cahoon Ranch Rd and Double Arrow Lookout Rd suggest a history of local land use and fire observation, while drainage names such as Archibald Cr and Finley Creek trace the steep descent of the terrain into the Seeley-Swan Valley.