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2017 Map of Rose Crossing

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Rose Crossing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Flathead Valley floor north of Kalispell is defined by the meandering courses of the Stillwater River and Whitefish River, which wind through a landscape of agricultural fields and expanding residential pockets. In this 2017 snapshot, the transition from rural acreage to suburban development is evident in the dense network of local roads like Blanchard Lake Rd and Stillwater Rd. The eastern portion of the map is anchored by the Glacier Park International Airport, a critical infrastructure point for the region.

Local history and genealogy interests are centered around the Helena Flats area and the community of Evergreen. Cultural and transport landmarks include Trinity Cem and the Whitefish River Bridge, which serves as a vital crossing point. Smaller waterways such as Trumbull Cr and Motichka Cr drain the surrounding fields, illustrating the intricate hydrology that has influenced settlement patterns and land use since the valley was first developed.