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1962 Map of Somers

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Somers
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The western shores of Flathead Lake and the northern reach of Kalispell Bay dominate this topographical study, which highlights the industrial and military presence in Flathead County during the mid-20th century. The settlement of Somers is positioned at the lake's head, where a prominent Wharf and the Burlington Northern railroad line once signaled a hub of regional transport and timber activity. Further south, the shoreline community of Lakeside sits adjacent to the Kalispell Air Force Station, a Cold War era installation tucked against the rising terrain near Stoner Creek.

Away from the water, the landscape transitions into agricultural and rural residential plots, marked by the Bethel Cem and small local institutions like Somers Sch and Rousselle Sch. The movement of water remains a central theme, from the meandering Flathead River in the north to the protected inlets of Peaceful Bay and Fennon Slough, illustrating the geographic constraints that shaped early roads and property lines.