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2011 Map of String Creek

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of String Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

String Creek and its many tributaries define the high-elevation drainage patterns of this remote portion of Flathead County. The landscape is dominated by significant peaks, including Bruce Mountain in the northwest and Cinabar Mountain and Chipmunk Peak toward the north-central boundary. A network of Forest Service roads, such as 549 and 2828, provide limited access through the steep terrain, following the natural corridors carved by water.

Major waterways like Bunker Creek and the Middle Fork Creek gather numerous smaller flows, such as Addition Creek, Bear Creek, and Late Creek. To the south, the topography descends toward Gorge Creek and Inspiration Creek, while Alcove Mountain stands as a prominent landmark near the western edge. This map documents the wild geography of the northern Rockies at the beginning of the 21st century, prior to modern shifts in road management and forest cover.