2024 Map of Southwest Missoula

About this map

The Bitterroot River carves a central path through this landscape, defining the boundaries between the suburban expansion of Missoula and the protected slopes of the Lolo National Forest. This modern survey illustrates the transition from the densely gridded streets of Orchard Homes and South Hills to the managed timberlands and drainages of the west. A significant historical and civic corridor is visible along Fort Missoula Rd, where both the Western Montana Veterans Cem and the Fort Missoula Post Cem are located, preserving a record of military presence in the valley. In the southern portion of the sheet, the community of Lolo sits near the confluence of several mountain drainages, including Worden Creek and Miller Creek. Local water management is evidenced by the Big Flat Ditch, which skirts the base of the forest, while river features like Kelly Island and Plummers Slough highlight the shifting nature of the river valley.