2011 Map of Sylvia Lake

About this map

Sylvia Lake and the surrounding drainages of Flathead County are defined by a complex network of forest development roads that facilitate movement across this high-elevation terrain. This 2011 survey illustrates the hydrological importance of the region, where waters move from the Brush Creek Divide through numerous named tributaries like Sheppard Creek and Little Wolf Creek. The landscape is punctuated by prominent peaks including Mount Conner, Sanders Mountain, and Ingalls Mountain, providing clear reference points for navigation and land management. The presence of Squaw Meadows along Squaw Meadows Creek suggests a natural opening in the dense forest canopy, while the extensive system of National Forest Development Roads, such as Nat Forest Develop Road 5388 RD, shows the infrastructure required for managing these backcountry areas in the modern era.