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1964 Map of Northeast Missoula

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Northeast Missoula
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Missoula and its northeastern reaches are defined by the convergence of steep canyon terrain and the Clark Fork valley in this mid-1960s survey. The city's residential growth is evident near Northside Park, where local landmarks like Whittier Sch and St Francis Xavier Sch anchor the community. To the east, the landscape transitions into the Lolo National Forest, dominated by the massive profile of Mount Jumbo and the rugged drainage of Rattlesnake Creek.

Industrial and recreational footprints mark the outskirts, from the Danny Gravel Pit to the Marshall Ski-Area tucked into Marshall Canyon. The infrastructure of the era is clearly visible through features like the Bandmann Bridge and the water management systems of Quast Ditch and Williams Ditch, reflecting the valley's reliance on the river for both transport and utility. Small enclaves like East Missoula and West Riverside provide a detailed look at the suburban fringe during a period of steady Montana development.