1962 Map of Blue Grass Ridge

About this map

Smith Valley and the surrounding timberlands of the Flathead National Forest reveal a mid-century landscape of agricultural ranching and community infrastructure. The map depicts a transition from the elevated Blue Grass Ridge and Bald Mtn down into the valley floor, where rural education and social life centered around the Boorman Sch, Batavia Sch, and the Stillwater Grange. This area west of the Flathead Valley was defined by its water sources, with numerous named springs and Smith Lake supporting family-held properties such as the Keller Ranch, Danielson Ranch, and Conrad Ranch.