2020 Map of String Creek

About this map

Flathead National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape in northwestern Montana, defined by a series of prominent peaks and high alpine basins. The topography is anchored by Chipmunk Peak, Cinabar Mountain, and Tranquil Mountain, with drainage patterns moving through deep valleys carved by Bunker Creek and Gorge Creek. This 2020 survey illustrates a wilderness character where access is limited to established forest corridors like Natl Forest Develop Road 549 RD and the route along Middle Fork Bunker Creek. Several remote water bodies, including Late Lake, Alcove Lake, and Sunburst Lake, are tucked into the steep slopes, marking the headwaters of numerous small tributaries such as Feather Creek and Razzle Creek. The map provides a contemporary view of these protected public lands, detailing the specific drainages and summits that shape this part of the northern Rockies.