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1964 Map of Southwest Missoula

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Southwest Missoula
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Fort Missoula stands as a central historical anchor on this survey of the Missoula valley, surrounded by the evolving residential and agricultural character of Orchard Homes. The landscape is defined by the confluence of the Clark Fork and the Bitterroot River, with irrigation infrastructure like the French Ditch supporting the valley floor's development.

Tracing the southern and western expansion of Missoula, the map reveals a dense network of civic life through numerous schools including Jefferson Sch and Sentinel High Sch. Industrial activity is evident in several Gravel Pits along the river banks, while the presence of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and Burlington Northern railroads highlights the city's role as a major transportation hub. From the high ground of the Lolo National Forest to the flats of Kelly Island, the map documents a community balancing its military and frontier heritage with mid-century urban growth.