1999 Map of Shroder Creek

About this map

Kootenai National Forest and Lolo National Forest converge in this western Montana survey, marking a significant transition point for land management in the Cabinet Mountains region. The Thompson River flows through the western edge of the sheet, carving a valley that separates the Sanders Co and Flathead Co boundary. This area is characterized by an extensive drainage network, including Shroder Creek and Murr Creek, which cut through the steep elevations of Bar Z Peak and Pinehill. The presence of the Guide Meridian and the Fisher River Plains Ranger District line underscores the administrative and surveying framework used to organize this heavily timbered landscape. Researchers will find interest in the primitive road and trail system that navigates the complex terrain of Murr Canyon and Boulder Gulch, revealing how the landscape was accessed before modern development.