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2017 Map of Columbia Falls North

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Columbia Falls North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Columbia Falls sits at the southern edge of this landscape, where the Flathead River flows out from the shadows of the Whitefish Range. The map reveals a transition from the structured residential and recreational corridors near Meadow Lake Blvd to the protected expanse of the Flathead National Forest. To the east, Teakettle Mtn dominates the skyline above the industrial siding at Conkelley.

The survey highlights the complex drainage systems of the Flathead Valley, from the waters of Spoon Lake and Bailey Lake in the north to the meandering paths of Trumbull Cr and Cedar Cr. This 2017 edition documents the modern road network, including Braig Rd and the Truck Rte, while preserving the locations of natural landmarks like Schafer Springs and the secluded Cedar Lake tucked into the high ridges. This balance of municipal development and mountain wilderness captures the character of the gateway to the Montana Rockies.