1984 Map of Huson

About this map

Huson sits at a critical junction of transport and water in this mid-1980s mountain landscape, where the Burlington Northern railroad and the Mullan Road follow the valley floor. The geography is defined by the significant descent from high points like Edith Peak in the north down to the Clark Fork river in the south. The intersection of natural watercourses and human engineering is evident in the Frenchtown Irrigation District Ditch, which draws from the surrounding drainages including Sixmile Creek and Houle Creek. Within the Lolo National Forest, the map reveals a network of resource-based infrastructure, from the Sixmile Trail (Pack) to several gravel pits and water tanks. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade near the Roman Creek confluence suggests the shifting path of industry and transit over time in Missoula County.