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2011 Map of Kila

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Kila
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Kila serves as the focal point for this Flathead County landscape, situated where the Kila Post Office and Kila Campground meet the shores of Smith Lake. The map details a transition from the structured plots of the townsite to the expansive ranching and forest lands to the south. Named homesteads and outposts like C M Quarter Circle Ranch, Truman Cabin, and Norden Cabin are tucked among the drainages of Ashley Creek and Truman Creek, illustrating the residential patterns of rural Montana in the early 21st century.

Rising above the valley floor, the terrain is defined by significant peaks including Wild Bill Mountain, Eagle Mountain, and Wild Horse Mountain. These summits overlook a complex network of forest roads, such as Truman Creek Rd and the Natl Forest Develop Road 2987 Rd, which provide access to Hatch Meadow and the secluded Coon Hollow area. The presence of Coon Springs and multiple creeks suggests a landscape deeply tied to its water sources and timber access.