2017 Map of Shaw Creek

About this map

Flathead National Forest encompasses this wilderness area where high-elevation landmarks define the boundary between Missoula and Powell counties. The landscape is dominated by significant peaks and ridges, including Lena Peak, Shaw Mtn, and Trio Mtn, which overlook a network of alpine basins and creek drainages. This high-country geography forms the headwaters for several important waterways, notably Big Salmon Cr and Shaw Cr. Deep within these mountain folds, distinct bodies of water like Lena Lake and the Big Knife Lakes are tucked into glacial cirques, while lower areas like Shirttail Park provide rare level ground amidst the steep terrain. The mapping reveals a preserved environment of drainage systems like Gordon Cr and Doctor Cr, showing how the land was surveyed for the national forest system before modern development.