1956 Map of Wallace

About this map

The Bitterroot Range and the Coeur d'Alene Mountains dominate this mid-century landscape, framing a region defined by heavy timber and a complex river-and-rail network. This 1956 survey illustrates the rugged frontier of the Flathead Indian Reservation and numerous national forests, including the Kootenai National Forest and Lolo National Forest. The industrial backbone of the area is visible through three major rail lines—the Northern Pacific RR, the Great Northern RR, and the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul and Pacific RR—which follow the winding courses of the Clark Fork and St. Regis River.