Old Maps of Polaris, Montana for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Polaris with 10 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Polaris has changed over the decades.


Polaris, 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. 1959 Map of Polaris, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Polaris, 1961 Print
    1959 Polaris
    1961 Print · USGS
    Beaverhead County in the late fifties shows a mountain landscape balancing mining heritage with early recreation. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like the Old Pinkerton Homestead, the Polaris Sch, and remote sites like Swanson Cabin.
    3 unique versions available

  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. 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.

  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. 1988 Map of Polaris, 1989 Print
    1988 Map of Polaris, 1989 Print
    1988 Polaris
    1989 Print · USGS
    Beaverhead County’s high country is captured here in the late eighties, documenting a landscape defined by ranching and deep-earth mining. Trace the remnants of the silver era at the Silver King Mine, the Old Faithful Mine, or the remote ranching outpost at Harrison Ranch.

  9. 1997 Map of Polaris, 2002 Print
    1997 Map of Polaris, 2002 Print
    1997 Polaris
    2002 Print · USGS
    Beaverhead County ranching and mining operations are captured in the late nineties as they integrated with the Forest Service landscape. Genealogists and historians can locate old claims like the Polaris Mine, the Nick Prean Mines, and landmarks like Harrison Ranch.

  10. 2024 Map of Polaris, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Polaris, 2024 Print
    2024 Polaris
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Pioneer Mountains and the small community of Polaris are shown here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and hikers can trace remote landmarks like Old Faithful Spring, Grasshopper Valley, and Baldy Mtn.

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