1964 Map of Niarada

About this map

Niarada sits at the base of the Hog Heaven Range, marking a point of convergence for the borders of Sanders, Flathead, and Lake Counties. This mid-1960s survey reveals a landscape of high-altitude drainages and rural infrastructure, including a Battle Butte Sch and a lone Cem tucked near the county lines. The western slopes are defined by Sullivan Hill and the winding course of Sullivan Creek, which flows through an area marked by historic land divisions and small-scale operations like a local Gravel Pit. The map captures the transition from the steep, forested elevations of the range to the lower grazing lands and water sources essential for local agriculture. Traces of early transportation remain visible through the network of mountain roads and a Jeep Trail that climbs through the southern draws near Rattlesnake Gulch.