2011 Map of Swift Reservoir

About this map

Swift Reservoir and its associated Swift Dike anchor the southeastern corner of this mountainous landscape in Flathead County. The terrain is defined by high-elevation landmarks including Feather Woman Mountain, Heart Butte, and the distinctive Major Steele Backbone. A complex network of watercourses, including North Fork Birch Creek and Killem Horse Creek, drain the high ridges of the Lewis and Clark National Forest. This 2011 survey captures the area's modern infrastructure, showing the Mowitch Basin Rd as it provides access to the higher elevations. The map reveals a wild landscape where mountain summits like Mount Richmond and Mount Poia dominate a region mostly devoid of permanent settlements, focused instead on water management and forest conservation.