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2011 Map of Columbia Falls North

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Columbia Falls North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Flathead River flows along the southern edge of this landscape, defining the northern outskirts of Columbia Falls. To the west, the community of Halfmoon sits at the base of the rising foothills, where Trumbull Creek emerges from the higher elevations of the National Forest. The transition from the developed valley floor to the forested slopes is marked by the Meadow Lake Golf Course, which serves as a landmark between the urban grid and the winding mountain roads.

Higher terrain to the north is accessible via a network of forest roads such as Natl Forest Develop Road 1690 Rd, leading toward remote points like Cedar Lake and Spoon Lake. Strategic observation points like the Ninemile Lookout Tower overlook the drainage basins of Canyon Creek and Cedar Creek. This geography highlights the late 20th-century balance between residential expansion, recreation, and timber management in the northern Flathead Valley.