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1964 Map of Southeast Missoula

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Southeast Missoula
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The University of Montana and the historic core of Missoula anchor the northwestern corner of this map, where the city meets the rising terrain of Mount Sentinel and Mount Jumbo. The landscape is dominated by the narrow passage of Hellgate Canyon, through which the Clark Fork river flows alongside the tracks of the Burlington Northern and the Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroads. This corridor represents a critical historical transportation artery for the region, linking the city to the timber and milling operations at Milltown and Bonner Junction.

Beyond the urban limits, the map reveals the complex topography of the Lolo National Forest, marked by the Pattee Canyon Picnic Area and numerous drainage networks like Miller Creek and Pattee Canyon Creek. High peaks such as University Mountain and Mount Dean Stone define the eastern and southern horizons. Industrial and civic landmarks are carefully noted, from the Milltown Dam and Powerhouse to Dornblaser Field and the Central Hospital, providing a detailed look at the infrastructure of Missoula during the mid-to-late twentieth century.