1980 Map of Polson
USGS Topo · Published 1982About this map
Flathead Indian Reservation lands dominate the eastern half of this 1980 survey, where the massive expanse of Flathead Lake meets the Salish Mountains. The settlement of Polson sits at the southern tip of Polson Bay, serving as a hub for the surrounding ranching and agricultural lands of the Irvine Flats and Valley View Hills. To the west, the landscape shifts toward the high timber of the Lolo National Forest and Kootenai National Forest, with the Thompson River corridor carving through the terrain. The map records a legacy of extraction and water management, from the Flathead Mine and Battle Butte Mine in the north to the Dry Fork Reservoir and Hubbart Reservoir systems that support the arid valleys. The Burlington Northern railroad line provides a critical transportation link through Pablo and Ronan, connecting these southern communities to the larger regional network.
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