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2020 Map of Swan Peak

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Swan Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Swan Peak and Van Peak dominate this high-altitude section of the Swan Range within the Flathead National Forest. This 2020 survey documents the complex drainage systems of the Montana backcountry, where watercourses like Squeezer Cr, Scout Cr, and Bethel Cr flow through steep glacial terrain. The map details the remote transition between Flathead and Lake Counties, showing the vital watershed connections of Pony Lake and Cat Lake.

Modern access is defined by specialized routes such as National Forest Development Road 5183 and National Forest Development Road 899, which facilitate entry into these protected lands. The presence of Union Peak at the southern boundary further illustrates the topographical prominence of this wilderness corridor, providing a clear view of the drainage patterns that feed into Lion Cr and its various forks.