1964 Map of Bull Island

About this map

Flathead Lake dominates this mid-1960s survey, revealing a landscape defined by its glacial shoreline and scattered islands in Lake County. The map details the intricate geography of Finley Point and the adjacent passage known as The Narrows, which separates the mainland from Bull Island and Little Bull Island. Along the eastern shore, the presence of Yellow Bay State Park and several smaller inlets like Sunset Bay and Blue Bay indicates a shift toward recreational land use during this era. Interior drainage is marked by short, steep watercourses such as Teepee Creek and Talking Water Creek, which descend from the forested uplands toward the expansive waters of Skidoo Bay. Small structures and localized road networks clustered near the bays suggest the early development of seasonal residences and lakefront communities common to this portion of Montana.