1962 Map of Rhodes

About this map

Stillwater River meanders through the eastern portion of this landscape, defining a wide valley between the timbered slopes of the Flathead National Forest and the Stillwater State Forest. This mid-century survey captures a rural Montana community organized around the central drainage of Lost Creek, where family-scale landmarks like the Bissell Sch and the Stillwater Ch serve as local hubs. The western terrain is dominated by prominent features like Pete Ridge and Pilot, descending sharply into Rhodes Draw near the small settlement of Rhodes. This area reflects a transition from the structured forestry and upland peaks to the wetland-rich lowlands where numerous small water bodies, including Cliff Lake and Hanson-Doyle Lake, are tucked into the glacial topography. The Northwest Flathead Community Hall stands as a focal point for the dispersed residents living along the secondary roads that connect these forest edges.