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2014 Map of Sunburst Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Sunburst Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

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Flathead National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape within the Swan Range, straddling the border between Lake and Flathead counties. The terrain is marked by significant vertical relief, with prominent summits including Oreamnos Peak and Stadium Peak rising above the drainages. These peaks feed a complex network of alpine water systems, most notably Sunburst Lake and Palisade Lake.

A dense hydrological pattern of mountain streams, such as Little Salmon Cr, Lion Cr, and Palisade Cr, flows through deep-cut valleys. The survey highlights the narrow passages across the crest, specifically Lion Creek Pass, which serves as a natural transition point through the range. This area remains largely dominated by its natural water features and topographical crests, illustrating the drainage patterns that define the wilderness of western Montana.