2017 Map of Stark North

About this map

The mountain drainage of Ninemile Cr and its complex network of tributaries define the landscape of this portion of the Lolo National Forest. In the southern reach of the map, the small settlement of Stark marks a transition point where the valley floor meets the rising timber of the Ninemile Divide. The area is characterized by a high density of named watercourses, including Josephine Cr, Moncure Cr, and McCormick Cr, which have historically shaped the local timber and ranching access. Higher elevations reveal the isolated Lost Lake and the stark features of Dry Gulch. This 2017 survey illustrates the modern road infrastructure used for forest management, such as Nine Mile Rd and Mc Cormick Creek Rd, which trace the same paths carved by early settlers through the Sanders and Missoula County borderlands.