2020 Map of Swift Reservoir

About this map

The Sawtooth Range dominates this portion of the Lewis & Clark National Forest, where steep ridges and deep glacial drainages define the high-altitude landscape of the Montana Rockies. The drainage network is complex, with N Fork Birch Cr and S Fork Birch Cr feeding toward the southeast, where the waters are captured by Swift Reservoir. Named peaks such as Feather Woman Mtn, Mt Richmond, and Mt Poia serve as significant geographic markers along the Continental Divide's eastern flank. The map reveals the dramatic topographical contrast between the sharp alpine spines like Major Steele Backbone and the expansive catchments of Mowitch Basin. Limited road access, including the Mowitch Basin Rd, highlights the isolation of this wilderness area at the boundary of Pondera and Teton counties.