1963 Map of Edna Mountain

About this map

Kootenai National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape in northwest Montana, centered on the prominent peak of Edna Mountain. The terrain is defined by a complex drainage system where Fortine Creek and its many tributaries, such as Hamilton Creek and Edna Creek, carve through the timbered highlands. Near the northern boundary, Marl Lake, Deep Lake, and Loon Lake sit among the ridges, while the Great Northern railway line follows the eastern valley floor, passing the Ant Plat landmark. This period shows a landscape primarily managed for natural resources and transportation, evidenced by the Gravel Pit and a Gaging Sta on Fortine Creek. The small community presence near the Flathead County line is marked by the Trego Sch, illustrating the sparse but established settlement patterns of the 1960s.