1962 Map of Hungry Horse

About this map

The confluence of the Middle Fork Flathead River and the South Fork Flathead River anchors this landscape, marking the southwestern gateway to Glacier National Park. In the early 1960s, the riverside communities of Hungry Horse, Coram, and Martin City served as vital centers for transportation and mountain access. The Burlington Northern railroad winds through the narrow passage of Badrock Canyon, following the river's path toward the park boundary. Higher elevations are dominated by Teakettle Mountain and the Apgar Mountains, where pack trails and jeep trails indicate a rugged interior used for forest management and recreation. The presence of the Flathead River Ranger Station and various gaging stations underscores the importance of monitoring these critical alpine waterways during a period of expanding recreational interest in the Flathead National Forest.