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2024 Map of Wapiti Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Lolo National Forest and the Rattlesnake Wilderness dominate this high-elevation landscape in Missoula County, where the topography is defined by the drainages of the South Fork Jocko River and Rattlesnake Creek. The map detail reveals a complex network of trails, such as the Rattlesnake Creek Tri and the West Fork Gold Creek Tri, which connect numerous alpine water bodies including Wapiti Lake, Sudden Lake, and Bull Lake. These routes provide the only access through the steep terrain between Boulder Point and Mineral Peak.

Significant landmarks like Gold Creek Meadows suggest the natural openings found within the heavy timber of the northern Rockies. The presence of named features like Farmers Lakes and High Falls Creek indicates the importance of these water sources to the local hydrology. This 2024 survey illustrates the modern boundaries and maintained trail systems within these protected lands, offering a clear view of the wilderness character of the region.