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1962 Map of Whitefish

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Whitefish
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Whitefish Range rises sharply above the developed grid of Whitefish, where the mid-century layout of this mountain community is captured in detail. The settlement serves as a critical hub for both recreation and industry, anchored by the Great Northern railroad line and the expanding Big Mountain Ski Resort to the north. In town, the map identifies civic and social landmarks including the National Guard Armory, Memorial Sch, and the Whitefish City Beach on the southern shore of Whitefish Lake.

Logistics and topography are intertwined here, as the Whitefish River winds south from the lake through a landscape of timber and light industry. Notable features such as the Whitefish Lookout Tower and various Gravel Pits indicate the era's focus on resource management and infrastructure. The map also records several local cemeteries and religious sites like the Knights of Columbus Shrine, offering valuable touchstones for genealogists tracing family roots in this corner of the Flathead National Forest.