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2014 Map of Southwest Missoula

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Southwest Missoula
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Orchard Homes and the southwestern reaches of Missoula are defined by the convergence of the Clark Fork and the Bitterroot River. This 2014 topographic study documents the interface between urban expansion and the preserved lands of the Lolo National Forest. The landscape is a complex network of waterways and low-lying features like Plummers Slough and Doyles Slough, alongside prominent terrain markers such as McCauley Butte and Council Hill.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of the city's suburban edges, identifying community landmarks like the Memorial Rose Garden and the historical Post Cem near the fort site. River crossings are well-documented, including the Maclay Bridge and Buckhouse Bridge, which have long served as vital links across the Bitterroot. The map also illustrates the transition into the South Hills and the winding drainages of Miller Cr and Worden Cr.