Old Maps of Dillon, Montana for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Dillon. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Dillon.


Dillon, MT maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Dillon
    1893 Map of Dillon
    1893 Dillon
    1893 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Montana’s mountain ranges and river basins were being reshaped by the mining and rail boom in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Dillon and vanished camps like Hecla, Rochester, and Argenta.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Dillon, 1978 Print
    1955 Map of Dillon, 1978 Print
    1955 Dillon
    1978 Print · USGS
    Southwest Montana at the dawn of the interstate era reveals a landscape of high-mountain ranching and historic mining camps. Trace the routes of the Union Pacific through Dillon and Armstead, or locate early settlements like Bannack and Wisdom.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Dillon
    1957 Map of Dillon
    1957 Dillon
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southwest Montana and Idaho in the mid-fifties reveal a high-country landscape of mountain ranges and ranching valleys. Genealogists can trace family holdings and rail stops along the Union Pacific Railroad, from Dillon to historic Virginia City and Twin Bridges.

  4. 1958 Map of Dillon
    1958 Map of Dillon
    1958 Dillon
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Montana during the late fifties reveals a high-country landscape defined by the Continental Divide and a legacy of mountain mining. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Union Pacific or locate early industrial sites including the Hecla Mine and Ermont Mine.

  5. 1962 Map of Dillon
    1962 Map of Dillon
    1962 Dillon
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southwest Montana in the early sixties is defined by its high mountain ranges and the winding rivers that carved its settlement patterns. Trace the rail routes of the Union Pacific through Dillon or locate mining activity near Butte and Argenta.

  6. 1962 Map of Dillon East, 1965 Print
    1962 Map of Dillon East, 1965 Print
    1962 Dillon East
    1965 Print · USGS
    Dillon and the Beaverhead River valley appear here in the early sixties as the regional irrigation network was expanding. Researchers can trace land use from the Mountain View Cemetery to the Christensen Ranch and the Dillon Airport.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1963 Map of Dillon West, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Dillon West, 1964 Print
    1963 Dillon West
    1964 Print · USGS
    Beaverhead County thrives along the river in the early sixties as the city of Dillon expands its infrastructure. Researchers can trace the development of the East Bench Canal and locate historic schools like Bannack Sch and Blacktail Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1965 Map of Dillon
    1965 Map of Dillon
    1965 Dillon
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southwest Montana in the mid-1960s is defined by its rugged river valleys and high mountain passes along the Continental Divide. Researchers can trace the path of the Union Pacific through Dillon and Armstead, or locate early mining activity near Melrose and Wise River.

  9. 1983 Map of Dillon
    1983 Map of Dillon
    1983 Dillon
    1983 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Montana’s ranching and mining heritage is recorded here in the early eighties, centered on the growing hub of Dillon. Researchers can trace the legacy of early gold strikes at Bannack or locate legacy claims like the Silver Bell Mine and Legal Tender Mine.

  10. 2024 Map of Dillon East, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Dillon East, 2024 Print
    2024 Dillon East
    2024 Print · USGS
    Beaverhead County’s river valley and irrigation networks are shown here in the mid-2020s as the high desert meets the Ruby Range. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Mountain View Cem and trace early water rights along the Dillon Canal and Beaverhead River.

  11. 2024 Map of Dillon West, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Dillon West, 2024 Print
    2024 Dillon West
    2024 Print · USGS
    Beaverhead County at the start of the 2020s shows a high-desert landscape shaped by the Beaverhead River and the Union Pacific RR. Researchers can trace the civic and academic layout of Dillon or locate smaller landmarks like Barretts and the Beaverhead County Courthouse.

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