2017 Map of Blue Grass Ridge

About this map

Kila and Batavia anchor the lowlands of this Flathead County landscape, where the agricultural flats of Smith Valley meet the rising timber of the Flathead National Forest. The map detail highlights a complex hydrological network, from the marshy edges of Smith Lake and the Flathead County Waterfowl Production Area to the channelized Ashley Cr Ditch and numerous seasonal draws like Dern Draw. Significant topographical features such as Blue Grass Ridge and Bald Mtn define the western horizon, while the northeastern corner is marked by Sheepherder Hill and the Spring Creek Cem. The settlement pattern follows the contours of the valley, with roads like Farm to Market Rd and Bluegrass Ridge Rd connecting rural homesteads to the more concentrated community at Kila.