2014 Map of Ural Creek

About this map

Kootenai National Forest dominates the rugged landscape of this quadrangle, where the Purcell Mountains rise steeply above the waters of Lake Koocanusa. This man-made reservoir, formed by the Libby Dam, follows the ancient course of the Kootenai River as it winds through northwestern Montana. The map documents a sophisticated network of forest management infrastructure, including Natl Forest Develop Road 4874 Rd and Bristow Creek Rd, which provide access to the timber and drainage basins of Ural Cr and Geibler Cr. Along the eastern shore, Mount Hwy 37 serves as the primary corridor through the valley, passing beneath the shadow of Ziegler Mtn. The detailed drainage patterns of Bristow Cr and Barron Cr illustrate the complex watershed of this mountain territory in the early twenty-first century.