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1914 Map of Nyack

Name: 1914 Topographic Map of Nyack
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1914
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1914

About this map

The Middle Fork Flathead River serves as the primary corridor for the Great Northern railroad as it cuts through the mountains of northwestern Montana. This 1914 survey documents the wilderness interface where Glacier National Park meets the Flathead National Forest. Small settlements and railway stops like Nyack, Paola, and Essex are clustered along the river valley, providing rare points of human habitation in a landscape dominated by massive peaks and glacial features.

Evidence of early conservation and management is clear through the presence of the Hungry Horse Ranger Station and Riverside Ranger Station. Notable geographic landmarks include Stanton Glacier and Grant Glacier, while remote outposts such as Underwood Cabin suggest the presence of early trappers or explorers. The map meticulously traces the complex drainage systems of Nyack Creek and Coal Creek, which feed the river from the surrounding high country.