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Polson Montana poised as western Niagara with vast hydro plans
Polson at the foot of Flathead Lake drives toward rapid growth as rail expansion and a federal water power lease open the Flathead river to massive hydro development. Plans call for 178,000 horsepower initially, with experts suggesting the river could yield half a million HP, transforming mills, irrigation, and regional industry. The venture, backed by Rocky Mountain Power, envisions electrification of rail lines and multiple communities from Mission to Somers, with strong farm and orchard growth accompanying the power boom.
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