1994 Map of Sunburst Lake

About this map

The Swan Range crest provides a natural divide in this high-altitude landscape of the northern Rockies. The map documents the protected interior of the Bob Marshall Wilderness and the Flathead National Forest, focusing on a region defined by dramatic vertical relief and glacial hydrology. High peaks like Oreamnos Peak and Stadium Peak overlook a complex network of drainages, including Gorge Creek and Little Salmon Creek. This survey, updated in the mid-1990s, illustrates the limited human footprint in the area, restricted to a few established paths such as the route through Lion Creek Pass and the Spotted Bear Rd at the northern edge. Significant interior landmarks include Sunburst Lake and the smaller Palisade Lake, which mark the headwaters of the region's steep mountain streams.