1959 Map of Arlee

About this map

The Jocko River valley serves as a central corridor for the Northern Pacific railroad and transportation routes through the Flathead Indian Reservation in the late 1950s. The settlement of Arlee stands as a primary hub, while smaller communities like Schley and Agency line the eastern rail corridor. Toward the south, the landscape transitions into the heavily forested reaches of the Lolo National Forest, where the terrain rises toward Charity Peak and Saddle Mountain. Local history is anchored by specific landmarks such as the Mission Ch near the Lake County border and the Frenchtown Cem in the southwest corner near the C M St P & P line. Notable family operations, including the Nielson Ranch and Baldwin Ranch, are scattered throughout the valley floors, illustrating the ranching and agricultural patterns established along Valley Creek and Finley Creek before modern development altered the rural character of the region.