1951 Map of Sedan

About this map

Sedan sits at the northern edge of this high-elevation survey, serving as a focal point for a landscape defined by the towering Bridger Range and the Gallatin National Forest. In the early 1950s, the area's economy and social life were tied to the timber and recreation of these peaks, evidenced by the Ryan Sawmill and the gathering place at Spring Hill Pavilion. The map captures a network of specialized outposts including the Flathead Ranger Station, Battle Ridge Ranger Station, and the Bangtail Ranger Station, which managed the forest's resources.