2011 Map of Columbia Falls South

About this map

The Flathead River winds through this landscape, creating a complex network of waterways including Gooderich Bayou and Spring Creek. The area south of Columbia Falls is characterized by its recreational and institutional presence, featuring several parks and the Montana State Soldiers Home. The map documents a blend of residential growth and rural infrastructure, from the structured streets of Big Sky Colonial Manor and Lazy Day Court to the spread-out community of La Salle. Local services are well-represented by the Columbia Falls Fire Dept and multiple emergency stations like Bad Rock Vol Fire Dept Sta 1. For genealogists, the map is a significant record of three distinct burial grounds: Woodlawn Cemetery, Saint Richard Cemetery, and Fairview Cemetery. This 2011 survey captures the region before further modern development, highlighting the importance of river access points like Pressentine Bar Fishing Access and the Kokanee Bend Fishing Access.