2014 Map of Tin Creek

About this map

The South Fork Flathead River carves through the center of this terrain, joined by its tributary, the Spotted Bear River. This wilderness landscape is primarily defined by the Flathead National Forest, where high elevations like Beacon Mtn and Soldier Mtn overlook deep drainage basins. Human infrastructure is sparse, focused on the Spotted Bear USFS Airport and a small network of forest service roads including E Side Rd and W Side Rd. A notable crossing, the Billy R Garrett Memorial Bridge, spans the river near the confluence of several streams. Farther south, the terrain opens into Bruce Meadows near Bruce Ridge. This 2014 survey documents the vital administrative and transportation points used for forest management and back-country access, highlighting how the river system dictates movement through the high ridges of Horse Ridge and Stony Hill.