2020 Map of Blue Grass Ridge

About this map

Smith Valley and the surrounding slopes of Blue Grass Ridge define this landscape west of Kalispell. The settlement of Batavia serves as a central point in an area characterized by significant conservation and public lands, including the eastern edge of the Flathead National Forest and the Flathead County Waterfowl Production Area. This protected space encompasses critical wetlands like Smith Lake and several drainage systems including Ashley Cr. Genealogists and local historians can locate Creek Cem near the northern border, while topographic landmarks such as Bald Mtn and Sheepherder Hill rise above the agricultural valley floor. The map documents a network of rural roads and water management features like the Ashley Cr Ditch, reflecting the ongoing intersection of ranching and conservation in the Montana foothills.