1999 Map of Paradise

About this map

Paradise sits at a strategic point where the Clark Fork river carves through the Montana landscape, surrounded by the extensive lands of the Lolo National Forest. The settlement is defined by its relationship to the water and the rail lines that follow the river's bend, featuring a local Cem and a Gaging Sta along the banks. The terrain rises sharply from the valley floor toward Deemer Peak and Henry Peak, while the northeast corner of the map touches the edge of the Flathead Indian Res. Resource extraction is evident through several Gravel Pits located near the townsite. Smaller water features like Smiley Slough and Paradise Gulch drain the surrounding slopes, illustrating the complex hydrology that dictated early transit and settlement patterns in this part of Sanders County.