2014 Map of Rhodes

About this map

Rhodes and the broader Flathead Valley appear as a patchwork of small lakes and agricultural frontage in this 2014 survey. The Stillwater River meanders through the eastern portion of the map, carving a wide floodplain that transitions into the timbered slopes of the Flathead National Forest to the west. Landmarks like Bates Airstrip and numerous residential lane names, such as Sanctuary Farm Ln and Fox Farm Rd, suggest a landscape defined by rural homesteads and local aviation. The western heights are punctuated by Pilot Knob and Pete Ridge, overlooking a series of glacial depressions that hold Hanson-Doyle Lake, Bowser Lake, and Northwestern Lake. This specific alignment of terrain highlights the drainage patterns of Big Lost Cr and the geological formation known as Rhodes Draw, providing a clear record of the interface between the mountain foothills and the valley floor.