2014 Map of Wapiti Lake

About this map

Lolo National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape in Missoula County, where a network of glacial lakes and mountain summits defines the drainage patterns of the northern Rockies. Mineral Peak and Triangle Peak stand as prominent landmarks overlooking a complex system of alpine waters, including Wapiti Lake, Boulder Lake, and Sudden Lake. The map reveals how the terrain dictates human movement, with Finley Creek Rd and Gold Creek Rd skirting the steep slopes and meadows. The hydrological significance of the area is evident in the headwaters of the S Fork Jocko River and the numerous tributaries like Porcupine Cr and Rattlesnake Cr that carve through the forest. High-altitude features such as Gold Creek Meadows and Boulder Point provide specific reference points for understanding the wilderness geography before more modern developments reached these remote interior sections of the forest.