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1950s Maps of Montana

Explore 363 historic maps of Montana from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Montana's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Montana's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

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  1. 1950 Map of Johnson Lake
    1950 Map of Johnson Lake
    1950 Johnson Lake
    1950 Print · USGS
    Roosevelt County at the mid-century shows a landscape of reservation lands and wildlife conservation areas. Researchers can trace the winding course of Muddy Creek and locate features like the Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Johnson Lake, and early Gravel Pits.
  4. 1950 Map of Devils Fence
    1950 Map of Devils Fence
    1950 Devils Fence
    1950 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County ranchlands and mining districts are meticulously detailed in this mid-century survey of the Boulder Valley region. Researchers can locate remote family landmarks such as the Quaintance Ranch, Boulder Valley Church, and the active Ida Mine.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of Timber Coulee
    1950 Map of Timber Coulee
    1950 Timber Coulee
    1950 Print · USGS
    Montana's high prairie and river breaks are documented here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by the winding Teton River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the locations of the Knee Church, the Jensen Elevator, and early rural schools like Promised Land School.
  10. 1950 Map of Dent Bridge
    1950 Map of Dent Bridge
    1950 Dent Bridge
    1950 Print · USGS
    Chouteau County was a landscape of remote prairie schools and river breaks in the years following the war. Researchers can trace rural genealogy and land use through landmarks like Promised Land School No 2, Dent Bridge, and the winding Teton River.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1950 Map of Jefferson City, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Jefferson City, 1952 Print
    1950 Jefferson City
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mining districts in Jefferson and Lewis and Clark Counties are shown in high detail during the early fifties. Trace the history of the Northern Pacific rail line and dozens of old workings like the Grey Eagle Mine and Rimini.
    5 unique versions available
  16. 1950 Map of Canyon Ferry, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Canyon Ferry, 1952 Print
    1950 Canyon Ferry
    1952 Print · USGS
    Broadwater and Lewis and Clark counties are captured here in the mid-century as the Missouri River valley underwent massive change. Genealogists and historians can trace the transition from old settlements like York and Placer to the rising waters of Canyon Ferry Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1950 Map of Fairfield, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Fairfield, 1952 Print
    1950 Fairfield
    1952 Print · USGS
    In the early 1950s, the Teton County prairie was a landscape of irrigation canals and rail lines centered on Fairfield. Trace the development of the Missouri River Basin through features like the Greenfield Main Canal, Old Fort Shaw, and the Great Northern railroad.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1950 Map of Coyote Coulee, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Coyote Coulee, 1952 Print
    1950 Coyote Coulee
    1952 Print · USGS
    Roosevelt County ranching and reservation life are captured here in the early fifties during the Missouri River Basin development era. Genealogists and historians can trace the remote Schnitzler Ranch or the winding paths of Coyote Coulee and Smoke Creek.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1950 Map of Calais, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Calais, 1952 Print
    1950 Calais
    1952 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Montana's river valley and high plains come into focus at mid-century, where the reservation meets the winding Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the Great Northern rail line through Calais or locate the Alton Mine and Bertino Res.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1950 Map of Dutton, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Dutton, 1952 Print
    1950 Dutton
    1952 Print · USGS
    Dutton and the surrounding Teton County plains are shown in the early 1950s as a thriving rail-side agricultural community. Genealogists can trace a network of rural schoolhouses like Doheney School and Pleasant School, alongside the Great Northern railroad line.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1950 Map of Shippe Canyon, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Shippe Canyon, 1952 Print
    1950 Shippe Canyon
    1952 Print · USGS
    Sheridan County's high plains and river breaks are captured here in the early fifties, showing the northern reaches of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. Researchers can locate several Coal Mines (inactive) and follow the drainage of Big Muddy Creek and Richardson Coulee.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1950 Map of Clark, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Clark, 1952 Print
    1950 Clark
    1952 Print · USGS
    Northern Wyoming ranching and early petroleum development meet here at the start of the 1950s. Researchers can trace family homesteads like Johnson Ranch and locate local landmarks including Clark Sch and the Clark Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1950 Map of Collins, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Collins, 1952 Print
    1950 Collins
    1952 Print · USGS
    Teton County and Pondera County meet along the meanders of the Teton River at the height of the post-war ranching and rail era. Researchers can trace the rural school network including South Liberty Sch, or locate family landmarks like Beck Cem and the grain hub at Zim Elevator.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1950 Map of Townsend, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Townsend, 1953 Print
    1950 Townsend
    1953 Print · USGS
    Broadwater County is documented here in the mid-twentieth century just before the valley floor was reshaped by the Canyon Ferry Reservoir project. Trace family roots and local history through the Centerville Cemetery, the Whitehead Ranch, and mining sites like the East Pacific Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1950 Map of Three Forks, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Three Forks, 1953 Print
    1950 Three Forks
    1953 Print · USGS
    Three Forks and the surrounding Gallatin Valley are captured here just after the war, showing the historic meeting of the rivers that form the Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of this ranching community through the Jefferson Sch, Fairview Cem, and the Climbing Arrow Ranch.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1950 Map of Cliff Lake, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Cliff Lake, 1953 Print
    1950 Cliff Lake
    1953 Print · USGS
    Madison County rangeland and the upper Madison River basin come into focus just after the war. Researchers can trace historic homesteads and sportsmen's retreats such as Snowball Inn, Wickadahl Ranch, and Miller Cow Camp.
    6 unique versions available
  49. 1950 Map of Duck Creek Pass, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Duck Creek Pass, 1953 Print
    1950 Duck Creek Pass
    1953 Print · USGS
    Broadwater County ranching and mining sites appear in detail during the early postwar era as the landscape shifted. Genealogists can locate family holdings like Merritt Ranch, several Gold Mines, and the Holy Cross Cem near the Missouri River.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1950 Map of Belgrade, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Belgrade, 1953 Print
    1950 Belgrade
    1953 Print · USGS
    Gallatin County ranching and rail infrastructure are captured here in the early fifties as the valley modernized. Researchers can locate family roots at the Dry Creek Cem, trace the old Menard Wye, or find the Mountain View School (Aband).
    6 unique versions available
  55. 1950 Map of Hebgen Dam, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of Hebgen Dam, 1954 Print
    1950 Hebgen Dam
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Madison Range and the high country of the Montana-Idaho border come alive in this mid-century survey. You can trace the ranching and early tourism of the era through sites like Olifee Ranch, Campfire Lodge, and the remote Watkins Creek Ranch airstrip.
    7 unique versions available
  58. 1950 Map of Cameron, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of Cameron, 1954 Print
    1950 Cameron
    1954 Print · USGS
    Madison County ranching and mountain mining are captured here in the mid-twentieth century. Researchers can trace family ranch boundaries like Storey Ranch and Armitage Ranch or locate historical operations at Ruby Mine and Krauss Sawmill.
    5 unique versions available
  61. 1950 Map of Spanish Peaks, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of Spanish Peaks, 1954 Print
    1950 Spanish Peaks
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Madison Range high country comes into focus in this early 1950s survey of the Gallatin and Beaverhead National Forests. Researchers can locate remote mountain landmarks and early ranch sites like 8K Ranch, Crall Ranch, and the Spanish Creek Ranger Station.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1950 Map of Sphinx Mountain, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of Sphinx Mountain, 1954 Print
    1950 Sphinx Mountain
    1954 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of Madison County and Gallatin County are mapped here in the early postwar era, capturing a landscape of remote ranger stations and historic family ranches. Researchers can locate early forest outposts like Yellow Mule Ranger Sta or trace old backcountry routes such as the Wapiti Trail and Eldridge Trail.
    4 unique versions available
  67. 1950 Map of Jefferson Island, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of Jefferson Island, 1954 Print
    1950 Jefferson Island
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Jefferson River valley in the early 1950s reveals a landscape of industrial rail lines and established family ranchlands. Genealogists and local historians can locate early homesteads like Tribble Ranch, the Eureka School, and the South Boulder Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available
  70. 1950 Map of Lower Red Rock Lake, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of Lower Red Rock Lake, 1954 Print
    1950 Lower Red Rock Lake
    1954 Print · USGS
    The high Centennial Valley comes to life in the early fifties, where ranching and conservation meet along the Continental Divide. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations like the Goble Ranch, the Doyle School, and the remote Landon Camp.
    5 unique versions available
  73. 1950 Map of East Helena, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of East Helena, 1954 Print
    1950 East Helena
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley near East Helena comes to life in the early fifties as a hub of rail transport and industrial mining. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Harmony School, St Anns Cem, and the Economy Mine.
    4 unique versions available
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