1963 Map of Libby

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The Kootenai River snakes through the mountainous terrain of the Kootenai National Forest, defining the valley where the town of Libby serves as a vital regional hub. The Great Northern railroad tracks parallel the river's south bank, supporting a local economy built on timber and mineral extraction. This 1963 survey captures the town's social fabric through its concentrated educational and civic infrastructure, including Asa Wood Jr HS, Libby High Sch, and the Plummer Sch. Outside the residential core, the landscape transitions into the industrial and recreational, featuring several Gravel Pits, the St Anthony Mine, and the Drive-in Theater. Further north, the rugged Bobtail Ridge and Sheldon Mtn loom over the drainage basins of Bobtail Creek and Pipe Creek, illustrating the intersection of wild forest land and established settlement.