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2014 Map of Swan Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Swan Peak and the high ridges of the Swan Range dominate this section of the Flathead National Forest, where the complex drainage systems of the Northern Rockies are mapped in detail. The topography is defined by sharp elevation changes, from the alpine environment of the Swan Glaciers to the riparian basins of Squeezer Cr and Lion Cr. The map captures a landscape largely devoid of permanent human settlement, instead highlighting the network of water features like Pony Lake and Cat Lake that sustain this protected wilderness.

Transportation is limited to the Natl Forest Develop Road 899 Rd, which provides access to the western slopes. The boundary between Flathead and Lake counties follows the primary mountain crest, illustrating how the physical height of Van Peak and Union Peak dictates political and administrative lines in this part of Montana. These features demonstrate the intersection of natural glacial remnants and modern forest management at the start of the 21st century.