1965 Map of Condon

About this map

The Swan River corridor dominates this mid-1960s survey of the Seeley-Swan Valley, documenting the essential infrastructure of the Flathead National Forest. The small settlement of Condon serves as the focal point, characterized by the Condon PO and the vital operations at the Swan Ranger Sta. The topography transitions from the level Swan Flats into the steep rises of the Swan Range, where the Bob Marshall Wilderness Boundary marks the edge of protected mountain territory. Numerous tributaries, including McKay Creek, Cooney Creek, and Glacier Creek, drain the western slopes toward the main river channel. High-elevation oversight is noted at the Cooney Lookout Tower, a key fixture for forest management in an era when ground-based observation was paramount for fire detection and resource monitoring.