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1965 Map of Condon

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Condon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Flathead National Forest and the edge of the Bob Marshall Wilderness dominate this mid-century survey of the upper Swan Valley. The settlement of Condon serves as the central hub, supported by the Condon PO and the rural locality of Simpson. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Swan River, which flows through a valley floor marked by Smith Flats and fed by numerous tributaries including McKay Creek, Cooney Creek, and Glacier Creek.

Evidence of forest management and early aviation is visible through the presence of the Ranger Sta and a dedicated Landing Strip. High-elevation observation points like the Condon Lookout Tower and Cooney Lookout Tower overlook the foothills, providing a clear picture of the region's fire protection infrastructure before modern digital monitoring. This map captures the intersection of wilderness preservation and small-town Montana life during the 1960s.