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1965 Map of Sloan

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Sloan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Flathead River carves a massive arc through this 1965 landscape, defining the boundary between Lake Co and Sanders Co. The terrain is dominated by the Moiese Hills and the dramatic river bend known as The Oxbow. This era reveals an extensive network of water management infrastructure, including the Pablo Canal, Moiese Canal, and specialized features like the Moiese Flume, which speak to the area's agricultural development.

Settlement is concentrated around the community of Sloan and the institutional core near Moiese Camp. Local life is anchored by the Moiese Sch and Moiese Bible Ch, while the presence of Hillside Reservoir and various irrigation channels like the Moiese Lateral and Moiese Ditch illustrate a landscape meticulously engineered for ranching and farming. The junction of the Little Bitterroot River and the main river channel provides a clear look at the valley's drainage and historical boundary lines.