1965 Map of Seeley Lake East

About this map

Seeley Lake serves as the focal point of this western Montana landscape, situated at the boundary of the Lolo National Forest and the Clearwater State Forest. The mid-1960s survey captures a community shaped by its proximity to the water and the timbered hills of the Missoula and Powell county line. Local education and infrastructure are anchored by the Seeley-Swan High Sch and the Seeley Lake Landing Strip, while recreational interests are evident at the Big Larch Campground and the surrounding Seeley Lake Game Preserve. The Clearwater River and several tributaries, including Morrell Creek and Rice Creek, define the drainage patterns of this mountain valley. The presence of the Double Arrow Ranch south of the primary settlement suggests the area's ongoing blend of residential growth and traditional ranching life during this era.