2014 Map of Whale Buttes

About this map

Flathead National Forest land defines this portion of Northwest Montana, where high-elevation summits and creek drainages dictate the travel corridors of the early 21st century. The prominent peaks of Whale Buttes and Center Mtn dominate the northern terrain, separated by the deep valley of Whale Creek. Below these heights, a network of forest development routes follows the natural contours of the land, including Whale Creek Rd and Moose Creek Rd. The drainage patterns are clearly defined by Red Meadow Creek and its tributary, the S Fork Red Meadow Cr, providing a detailed look at the watershed before it reaches lower valleys. This map captures the region's character as a managed wilderness area, where logging and forest access roads like the Natl Forest Develop Road 1685 Rd intersect with the pristine waters of Hay Creek and Hawk Creek.