1965 Map of Clinton

About this map

Clark Fork defines the southern reach of this mid-1960s Montana landscape, where the settlement of Clinton sits at a critical junction of transportation and industry. The dual rail lines of the Northern Pacific and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific run parallel through the valley, serving a region defined by its resource extraction. In the hills of the Lolo National Forest to the east, the map documents a cluster of mining operations, including the Hidden Treasure Mine, Triangle Mine, and Bellview Mine, along with various prospects near the headwaters of Wallace Creek. North of the river, the terrain rises toward Olson Peak, cut by numerous drainages like Bear Creek and Norman Creek. The presence of an Irrigation District and a spillway near Ike Creek suggests the managed water systems necessary for local agriculture and industry during this era.