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1999 Map of Northeast Missoula

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Northeast Missoula
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Missoula and its northeastern reaches are defined by the transition from urban valley floors to the protected slopes of the Lolo National Forest. Along the northern edge, the Rattlesnake Wilderness and the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area safeguard the drainages of Rattlesnake Creek and its many tributaries like Fraser Creek. This area illustrates the late 20th-century balance between recreation and preservation, with the Marshall Ski Area positioned near the rugged heights of Woody Mountain.

In the valley, the Clark Fork river serves as a primary corridor for development, linking East Missoula and West Riverside. Historical landmarks such as St Mary Cem and Whittier Sch provide grounding for genealogists, while technical features like the Gaging Sta and Bandmann Bridge mark the human management of the river. The presence of Waterworks Hill and the winding Williams Ditch further reveal the early infrastructure necessary to support the growing city.