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2024 Map of Creston

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Creston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Flathead River defines the complex hydrology of the Flathead Valley, carving a winding path through a landscape marked by numerous oxbows and quiet backwaters. This modern 2024 survey documents the dense network of waterways east of Evergreen, including McWenneger Slough, Shaws Slough, and the distinct curve of Half Moon Slough. These features reveal the historical movement of the river channel across the valley floor, creating fertile land that has long supported local agriculture.

Settlement is concentrated near the community of Creston and along the periphery of the river, with various private airfields such as Wounded Buck Ranch Airport and Sanders Airport dotting the map. Local infrastructure is evidenced by family-named routes like Odegard Farm Rd and cultural landmarks like Mennonite Church Rd, illustrating the intersection of long-standing farming traditions and contemporary rural development.