1964 Map of Buffalo Bridge

About this map

The Flathead River carves a deep, winding path through this portion of the Flathead Indian Reservation, where the landscape transitions from the open Ravine Flats to higher elevations. At the center of the local community infrastructure is the Valley View Sch and the Valley View Community Center, which serve as the primary social landmarks in this rural landscape. The map captures a moment of mid-century development under the Bureau of Indian Affairs, detailing the essential water management systems like the Pablo Canal and the northern presence of Loon Lake. Along the river banks, the eponymous Buffalo Bridge and a nearby Substation indicate the points where transportation and utility networks intersect the water. This survey is particularly useful for observing how the land was subdivided and utilized within the reservation boundaries during the 1960s.