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1994 Map of Columbia Falls North

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Columbia Falls North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Columbia Falls anchors the southern edge of this mid-1990s landscape, serving as a gateway where the industrial and recreational aspects of the Flathead Valley converge. The industrial footprint is significant, evidenced by the large Aluminum Plant and Substation near Conkelley, tied into the transport network of the Burlington Northern railroad. This industrial activity contrasts with the leisure and residential development at the Meadow Lake Golf Course and the small settlement of Halfmoon.

To the north and east, the terrain ascends sharply into the Whitefish Range and toward Teakettle Mountain, marking the transition into the Flathead National Forest. The North Fork Flathead River carves a path near the boundary of Glacier National Park, while interior features like Spoon Lake, Cedar Lake, and Schafer Springs detail the hydrological character of the foothills. Modern infrastructure, including a prominent Powerline and Pipeline, cuts across the lower elevations, illustrating the utility corridors required for regional growth.