Missoula, Montana

Missoula began where rivers, trails, and mountain passes met — first as the Hell Gate trading post before growing into Missoula Mills along the Clark Fork. Founded by Christopher Higgins and Francis Worden in the 1860s, the town became a crossroads of commerce, lumber, railroads, and frontier life, later known for its university and lively downtown spirit. This collection honors old Missoula — a place of river light, brick storefronts, mountain air, and the timeless charm of western Montana.