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Looking west toward the Bitterroot Mountains over Missoula from Mount Sentinel Aerial view of Missoula, 1931 Missoula never "boomed" as many western Montana towns did as a consequence of the gold rush, though the town did grow rapidly, and by 1872 the town had 66 new buildings.
With this Missoula became a trading center in earnest, distributing produce and grain grown in Missoula and in the agriculturally prosperous Bitterroot Valley. In fact, Missoula earned the nickname, the Garden City, because of its great soil and the multitude of gardens in the area.
Oct 9, 2023 · The Bitter Root Valley south of Missoula was described as a “fertile plain of fifteen miles in width (that) has hardly an acre that to the industrious rancher will not yield well, under cultivation.” In late June 1881, Mrs. Frank Ives delivered to the The Weekly Missoulian, “specimens of the Mammoth gooseberry of two months growth.
- Martin Kidston
Historic Timeline. 1805. Lewis & Clark Journey Through The Missoula Valley. Meriwether Lewis and his party passed through what is now Missoula, stopping to camp along the Blackfoot River approximately 8 miles east of Missoula. 1806. Europeans Settle In The Missoula Valley.
Jul 31, 2010 · The Missoula Valley grew rapidly with the completion of the Mullan Road that ran from Fort Benton, Montana onto Walla Walla, Washington, and passed through the booming little town of Missoula along the way.
Apr 25, 2023 · Missoula's Grow Zone. If you do garden in Missoula, you know that Missoula is in a hardiness zone 5b, which is characterized by experiencing cold winter temperatures, but also warm summers. Missoula's climate is ideal for growing many herbs, vegetables, and flowers, and you'll see dedicated gardens around the city.
