1964 Map of Northwest Missoula

About this map

Burlington Northern and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail lines dominate the transport corridor northwest of Missoula, where industrial and agricultural activity meet the foothills of the Lolo National Forest. This 1960s landscape, updated with 1970s revisions, shows a transition from rural settlements like Nagos and De Smet toward the growing urban fringe. The map documents significant local infrastructure including the Johnson-Bell Field and the US Forest Service Aerial Fire Depot, a critical hub for regional wildfire response.