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1999 Map of Huson

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Huson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Huson sits at a critical transition point where the valley floor meets the high timberlands of the Lolo National Forest. The landscape is dominated by the wide corridor of the Clark Fork, which is paralleled by historical transit routes like the Mullan Road and the Southside Road. This 1999 revision captures the intersection of heavy resource management and recreational growth, visible in the numerous Gravel Pits and the established Frenchtown Pond State Park.

Hydrological management for the valley's agriculture is evidenced by the complex network of the Irrigation Ditch and the Frenchtown Route feeding off the main river. To the north, the boundary of the Flathead Indian Reservation cuts across the high peaks, including Edith Peak, illustrating the complex jurisdictional tapestry of Missoula County. For researchers, the map provides a clear look at the late 20th-century footprint of small mountain settlements and the enduring importance of waterways like Sixmile Creek and Roman Creek.