2011 Map of Southwest Missoula

About this map

The Bitterroot River winds through this 2011 survey, defining the landscape between the southern outskirts of Missoula and the community of Lolo. The suburban and rural character of the valley is evident in the transition from the Missoula County Fairgrounds and the College of Technology of the University of Montana - Missoula toward the residential pockets of Orchard Homes and South Hills. Notable cultural landmarks include the Memorial Rose Garden and the historic Post Cemetery, while the northern portion is marked by the confluence of the river with the Clark Fork. Several river crossings are documented, including the Buckhouse Bridge and Maclay Bridge. The terrain shifts from the flat Maclay Flats to distinctive elevations such as McCauley Butte and Council Hill, while the southwestern corner follows the West Fork Lolo Creek into more varied topography, including Deadman Gulch and Andrews Gulch.