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2017 Map of Ural Creek

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Ural Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Lake Koocanusa and the Kootenai River dominate the eastern drainage of this high-elevation landscape within the Kootenai National Forest. The terrain is defined by the sharp verticality of the Purcell Mountains, where prominent peaks like Lawrence Mountain and Ziegler Mountain rise above complex drainage systems. Waterways such as Ural Cr, Hickey Cr, and Barron Cr carve through the steep topography, illustrating the watershed's flow toward the reservoir.

The presence of the Giebler/Lost Soul Divide and the High Divide indicates the significant ridgelines that separate these mountain basins. Recreational and resource access is evidenced by the Bristow Creek Rd and specialized paths like the Garden Ridge Snomobile Spur, which navigate the high-country contours. This geography reflects a modern management of wilderness and water resources in Northwest Montana, where the artificial expanse of the reservoir meets the natural peaks of the Purcell range.