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2024 Map of Sunburst Lake

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Sunburst Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Bob Marshall Wilderness dominates this 2024 quadrangle, revealing a landscape defined by the high peaks of the Swan Range and a dense network of alpine drainages. The map centers on Oreamnos Peak and the critical transition at Lion Creek Pass, where the terrain drops into the vast Flathead National Forest. This modern survey details the vital water systems of the region, from the primary basin of Sunburst Lake to the headwaters of Little Salmon Creek and Stadium Creek.

Backcountry access is clearly documented through established routes like the Sunburst Lake Trl and the Lion-Palisade Trl, which connect the high-altitude Palisade Lake with the valley floors. These trails follow the natural contours of the land, tracing the paths of Cannon Creek and Trickle Creek. For researchers and conservationists, the map provides a contemporary record of the wilderness boundaries and physical landmarks such as Owl Peak and Highrock Creek within Flathead County.