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2011 Map of Sunburst Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sunburst Lake and the surrounding high country of Flathead County are defined by a complex drainage network feeding into the South Fork Flathead River system. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details the steep elevation shifts between prominent summits such as Oreamnos Peak and Stadium Peak, which overlook narrow glacial valleys. The drainage patterns are clearly delineated, with Palisade Creek flowing from Palisade Lake to meet Little Salmon Creek in the southern portion of the quadrangle.

Movement through this high-elevation terrain is concentrated along natural corridors like Lion Creek Pass, providing a window into the land's character before modern infrastructure. The map serves as a precise record of water features, from the headwaters of Gorge Creek to the various tributaries like Trickle Creek and Combat Creek, essential for understanding the hydrology of this part of the Montana wilderness.