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1957 Map of Thompson Falls

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Thompson Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Thompson Falls serves as the focal point of this Clark Fork valley survey, appearing just as the local landscape was being reshaped by large-scale hydroelectric development. A hachured area along the river marks the extent of the proposed Noxon Rapids Reservoir, signaling a period of transition for riverside communities and infrastructure. The Northern Pacific railroad follows the northern bank of the river, connecting White Pine Sta and Belknap to the regional network.

The map reveals the industrial and civic foundations of the era, from the Lucky Luke Mine and various gravel pits to the local VFW Cem. Water management is prominent, evidenced by the Ashley Thompson Falls Reservoir and a significant Pipeline crossing the valley south of the main settlement. Higher elevations within the Kaniksu National Forest and Lolo National Forest are defined by numerous named peaks like Cube Iron Mtn and Mt Silcox, interspersed with isolated mountain lakes such as Carbine Lake.