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1962 Map of Columbia Falls North

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Columbia Falls North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Columbia Falls serves as the gateway to the northern reaches of the Flathead National Forest and the nearby Glacier National Park. In the early 1960s, the local economy is anchored by the large industrial Aluminum Plant at Conkelley, which is supported by a dedicated Substation and Pumping Station along the Flathead River. This industrial presence contrasts with the surrounding timberlands and peaks like Teakettle Mountain and the Whitefish Range.

Transportation is defined by the Great Northern Railroad, which cuts through the southern portion of the map, connecting the logging settlement of Halfmoon to the broader region. The landscape is deeply carved by drainage systems such as Trumbull Creek and Canyon Creek, while higher elevations feature remote outposts like the Ninemile Lookout Tower. A network of Jeep Trails provides access to interior water bodies like Spoon Lake and Cedar Lake.