2011 Map of Spotted Bear Mountain

About this map

Spotted Bear Mountain Lookout stands as the primary vantage point over this wilderness drainage in Flathead County, overlooking the confluence where the Spotted Bear River meets the South Fork Flathead River. This 2011 survey details a landscape defined by its complex hydrology, with numerous named tributaries such as Nanny Creek, Twin Creek, and Jungle Creek feeding the larger river systems. Forest Service routes, including F S 568 RD, provide limited access through the mountain passes and along the river banks. The area's topography is anchored by prominent peaks like Bent Mountain, Green Mountain, and Spotted Bear Mountain. Near the river's bend, Spotted Bear Lake and the nearby Beaver Hill mark the transition from the high peaks to the valley floor, illustrating a terrain focused on water management and fire observation in a remote corner of Montana.