1988 Map of Markle Pass

About this map

Markle Pass and the surrounding Flathead Indian Reservation landscape are defined by a mix of highland peaks and expansive prairie floor. The 1988 data reveals a rural infrastructure centered on water management and small-scale aviation, evidenced by the Hot Springs Landing Strip and the Camas Canal tracing the terrain. The eastern edge of the map follows the winding course of the Little Bitterroot River, while the southern reaches open into the broad Camas Prairie Basin. For local historians and genealogists, the map preserves specific cultural locations such as the Markle Cem and the Oliver Gulch Sch, markers of early community development in Sanders County. The high country is anchored by Schmitz Mountain and the Schmitz Lakes, providing a detailed look at the hydrology of the Wilks Gulch area before late-century shifts in land use.