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2024 Map of Upper Whitefish Lake

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Upper Whitefish Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Upper Whitefish Lake sits at the heart of this high-elevation terrain within the Flathead National Forest, where the complex topography of the Whitefish Range is defined by sharp ridges and deep creek drainages. The landscape is a network of named heights, including Diamond Peak, Antice Point, and the prominent Coal Ridge, which divides the northern watersheds. The drainage system is particularly intricate, with the West Fork and East Fork Swift Creek converging as they flow south toward the Antice Knob area.

Transportation through this wilderness relies on a system of established forest roads and trails that follow the natural contours of the land. The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail and Whitefish Divide Trail provide primary north-south passage along the ridgelines, while Fitzsimmons Rd and Red Meadow Rd offer access to the interior basins. These routes trace the same paths used for decades to manage timber and recreation in the remote Flathead National Forest backcountry.