1965 Map of Condon

About this map

Condon and its surrounding mountain valley landscape are documented here during the mid-1960s, showing a remote outpost centered on forestry and light aviation. The Swan River flows through the western portion of the quadrangle, flanked by the Flathead National Forest and the Bob Marshall Wilderness Boundary to the east. This era shows a focus on fire lookout operations and forest management, evidenced by the Condon Lookout Tower and Cooney Lookout Tower, as well as the local Ranger Sta and Condon PO. A distinct Landing Strip on the Smith Creek flats suggests the importance of air access for this mountain community. Numerous drainages such as Glacier Creek, Falls Creek, and McKay Creek carve through the high elevations, while Cat Lake sits near the northern boundary. The map captures the meeting point of Lake, Missoula, and Flathead counties in a landscape defined by water and timber.