2011 Map of Upper Jocko Lake

About this map

Upper Jocko Lake and the high-elevation waters of Missoula County, Montana, define this landscape within the Flathead Indian Reservation. The map documents a complex drainage network where Jocko Creek and Placid Creek originate, fed by numerous alpine sources including Lake Elsina, Onemile Pond, and the secluded Yellow Lake to the south. Significant for local water management, Black Lake Dam stands at the head of the Jocko drainage, regulating flow from Black Lake. The terrain is marked by prominent summits like Fawn Peak and the open expanse of Liberty Meadows near Blue Jay Spring. A network of Forest Service and logging roads, such as the Fawn Peak-Jocko Rd and Buck Creek Rd, provide the primary access through these steep timberlands, reflecting the region's long-standing reliance on mountain passage and natural resource protection.