Old Maps of Jackson, Montana for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Jackson. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Jackson, MT maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 1978 Map of Jackson, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Jackson, 1979 Print
    1978 Jackson
    1979 Print · USGS
    Beaverhead County ranching and recreation are well established in this late seventies survey of the Big Hole Valley. Researchers can trace family history through Popularis Cemetery or locate local landmarks like Jardine Hot Spring, the Ski Hill, and the Englejard settlement.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1981 Map of Salmon, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Salmon, 1982 Print
    1981 Salmon
    1982 Print · USGS
    The high mountain border between Idaho and Montana comes alive in the early 1980s as a landscape of remote mines and river junctions. Researchers can trace the heritage of the Beaverhead Mountains through sites like Elkhorn Mine, Silver King Mine, and the settlement of Wisdom.

  8. 1997 Map of Jackson, 2002 Print
    1997 Map of Jackson, 2002 Print
    1997 Jackson
    2002 Print · USGS
    In the Big Hole Basin during the late 1990s, this ranching landscape centers on the town of Jackson. Researchers can trace the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and locate family sites like Johnson Ranch and Jardine Hot Spring.

  9. 2011 Map of Jackson, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Jackson, 2011 Print
    2011 Jackson
    2011 Print · USGS
    Jackson and the upper Big Hole Valley are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of ranching life and mountain recreation. Researchers can trace the layout of the town, from the Jackson Post Office to landmarks like Ski Hill and the Jackson Hot Springs Lodge.

  10. 2014 Map of Jackson, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Jackson, 2014 Print
    2014 Jackson
    2014 Print · USGS
    Jackson and the surrounding valley are captured here just as the modern road network and forest boundaries were documented in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Popularis Cem, Jackson Hot Springs, and the course of the Big Hole River.

  11. 2017 Map of Jackson, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Jackson, 2017 Print
    2017 Jackson
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Big Hole Valley in the early twenty-first century remains a landscape of high-country ranching and thermal springs. Genealogists and historians can trace the irrigation and land use patterns around Jackson, from the Big Hole River bottomlands to family landmarks like Sitz Ranch Ln and Davis Bench.

  12. 2020 Map of Jackson, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Jackson, 2020 Print
    2020 Jackson
    2020 Print · USGS
    Jackson and the Big Hole River valley are shown here in recent years, revealing a landscape defined by water management and mountain recreation. Researchers can trace the paths of historic irrigation channels like the Jackson Miner Ditch or locate Jackson Hot Springs and the local Ski Hill.

  13. 2024 Map of Jackson, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Jackson, 2024 Print
    2024 Jackson
    2024 Print · USGS
    Near the headwaters of the Big Hole River, this recent survey illustrates the enduring ranching and water-management legacy of Beaverhead County. Genealogists and researchers can trace the lines of the Jardine Ditch, find the local Jackson Cem, or locate family-named landmarks like Patterson Springs.

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