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2020 Map of Shaw Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Flathead National Forest land defines the high-altitude wilderness along the Missoula and Powell county line in this 2020 topographic study. The drainage patterns of the northern Rockies are on full display here, with Shaw Creek and its many tributaries, including Feline Cr and Big Salmon Cr, carving through the steep terrain between prominent summits like Shaw Mtn and Lena Peak.

Remote alpine water bodies such as Lena Lake, Koessler Lake, and the Big Knife Lakes are scattered throughout the peaks, offering a detailed view of the glaciated landscape. The map traces the winding Holland-Gordon route through the interior, connecting points of interest like Shirttail Park and Shamrock Point. In the south, the Cardinal Peak Divide marks the transition toward the Cardinal Creek drainage, providing a modern record of this protected Montana backcountry.