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1962 Map of Whitefish

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Whitefish
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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The Whitefish Range rises sharply above the town of Whitefish in this 1962 record, documenting a community balanced between traditional industry and its growing identity as a mountain destination. To the north, the Big Mountain Ski Resort and its accompanying Ski Lift mark the development of Big Mountain, while the Knights of Columbus Shrine and Whitefish Lookout Tower stand atop the high peaks. The town itself is shown in significant detail, including local landmarks like the Whitefish Hosp, National Guard Armory, and the Whitefish Lake Golf Club.

Transportation and infrastructure are defined by the Great Northern rail lines and a regional Pipeline cutting through the valley. Natural features like Whitefish Lake with its numerous bays, including Monks Bay and Dog Bay, dominate the western landscape. The presence of the Micho Mine in the northern hills and several Gravel Pits near the lake indicate the era's ongoing resource extraction alongside recreational growth at Whitefish City Beach.