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2020 Map of Stark North

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Lolo National Forest dominates this mountainous landscape in Missoula County, where the settlement of Stark sits at the southern edge near the confluence of major drainages. The area is defined by its complex hydrology, with Ninemile Cr serving as a central artery for numerous tributaries such as Marion Cr, Josephine Cr, and Moncure Cr. These waterways cut through the high ridges of the Reservation Divide to the north and the Ninemile Divide to the south.

Local roads follow the natural contours of the valley floors, with Nine Mile Rd and Josephine Creek Rd providing access to the deep forest interior. The topography varies from the low-lying Dry Gulch to the isolated Lost Lake, illustrating the varied terrain that defines this part of western Montana. This 2020 record documents the modern boundaries between Missoula and Sanders counties and the Forest Service road networks that support the region's timber and recreational activity.