1967 Map of Stevensville

About this map

Stevensville and the surrounding valley floor appear here during the late 1960s, defined by the broad curves of the Bitterroot River and a complex network of water management features. The town’s history is anchored by the Fort Owen (Historical Site) and the St Marys Cem, reflecting its status as one of Montana's oldest colonial settlements. West of the river, the Bitterroot National Forest rises sharply toward the Bitterroot Range, while the valley center is dedicated to the Ravalli National Wildlife Refuge. The landscape is a study in transport and utility, showing the Burlington Northern line and the Lewis and Clark Trail passing through Kenspur, alongside the Bitterroot Irrigation Dist Canal and the Supply Ditch which facilitated the region's agricultural productivity.