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1980s Maps of Broadwater County, Montana

Explore 28 historic maps of Broadwater County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 Broadwater County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Broadwater County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Broadwater County, MT maps

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  1. 1985 Map of Louisville
    1985 Map of Louisville
    1985 Louisville
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Montana in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape shaped by national forest boundaries and utility corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace the small settlements of Louisville and Clasoil or locate mineral Prospects near Mitchell Gulch.
  4. 1985 Map of Crow Creek Falls, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Crow Creek Falls, 1986 Print
    1985 Crow Creek Falls
    1986 Print · USGS
    High in the Elkhorn Mountains during the mid-1980s, this area reveals a landscape shaped by mining and timber. Trace the paths of the Tizer Trail past numerous prospects and name family landmarks like Manley Park and Bonanza Ridge.
  7. 1985 Map of Casey Peak, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Casey Peak, 1986 Print
    1985 Casey Peak
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Elkhorn Mountains and Helena National Forest define this mid-1980s landscape of high peaks and secluded mountain parks. Researchers can trace historic trails to landmarks like Casey Peak, Airplane Park, and old mining Shaft sites.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1986 Map of Deer Park
    1986 Map of Deer Park
    1986 Deer Park
    1986 Print · USGS
    Broadwater and Gallatin counties are captured in the mid-1980s, centered on the rugged canyon country of the Helena National Forest. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade as it winds through the canyon past Deer Park and Sixteenmile Creek.
  13. 1986 Map of Willow Springs
    1986 Map of Willow Springs
    1986 Willow Springs
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Boulder River valley and surrounding peaks are captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape shaped by mineral exploration. Researchers can trace numerous Mine Shafts and Prospects near Willow Springs.
  16. 1986 Map of Lombard
    1986 Map of Lombard
    1986 Lombard
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River corridor in Broadwater County is captured here in the mid-1980s as a vital junction of irrigation and rail history. Trace the Old Railroad Grade past Lombard or locate rural landmarks like Cramp Spring and Sixteenmile Creek.
  19. 1986 Map of Parker
    1986 Map of Parker
    1986 Parker
    1986 Print · USGS
    Broadwater County's ranching and mining landscape is captured here in the mid-1980s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the settlement at Parker, find the local Cem, and follow the path of Crow Creek toward the Missouri River.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1986 Map of Gurnett Creek East
    1986 Map of Gurnett Creek East
    1986 Gurnett Creek East
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Big Belt Mountains of Broadwater and Meagher counties are mapped in the mid-1980s as a landscape of timber and ranching. Trace family-named landmarks and water sources like Hooligans Hill, Hard Cash Spring, and Duck Creek Pass.
  25. 1986 Map of Holker
    1986 Map of Holker
    1986 Holker
    1986 Print · USGS
    Broadwater County during the 1980s reveals a Missouri River landscape dominated by irrigation projects and rural aviation. Researchers can locate the small community of Holker, a riverside Cem, and the historic Broadwater Canal.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1986 Map of Plunket Lake
    1986 Map of Plunket Lake
    1986 Plunket Lake
    1986 Print · USGS
    Broadwater County in the mid-1980s reveals a working landscape of high-plains agriculture and mineral exploration. Genealogists and historians can trace the irrigation network of the Toston Canal or locate rural landmarks like Mammoth Springs and the Landing Strip.
  31. 1986 Map of Townsend
    1986 Map of Townsend
    1986 Townsend
    1986 Print · USGS
    Townsend and the surrounding Broadwater County territory are shown here in the mid-1980s during a period of established river management. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Townsend townsite, the Cem, and rural landmarks like the Bedford settlement and Deep Creek.
  34. 1986 Map of Devils Fence
    1986 Map of Devils Fence
    1986 Devils Fence
    1986 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1980s, the high country of Jefferson and Broadwater counties supported both forestry and mineral exploration. Researchers can trace the era's mining activity through Mine Shaft sites and Prospects near landmarks like Devils Fence and Frenchman Hill.
  37. 1986 Map of Winston
    1986 Map of Winston
    1986 Winston
    1986 Print · USGS
    Winston and the foothills of the Elkhorn Mountains are captured here in the mid-eighties as a landscape of rail transit and mountain ranching. Researchers can trace historic access routes like the Pack Trail and locate old industrial sites including a Mine Shaft and the Burlington Northern line.
  40. 1986 Map of Townsend NE
    1986 Map of Townsend NE
    1986 Townsend NE
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley in Broadwater County transitioned into a major reservoir landscape by the mid-eighties. Researchers can trace the submerged river channel beneath Canyon Ferry Lake and locate early landmarks like Antelope Springs and the Cem near the western hills.
  43. 1986 Map of Toston
    1986 Map of Toston
    1986 Toston
    1986 Print · USGS
    Toston sits along the Missouri River in the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape transformed by intensive irrigation. Researchers can trace the path of the Broadwater Missouri Canal and Big Springs Canal alongside local landmarks like the Cem and Landing Strip.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1986 Map of Giant Hill
    1986 Map of Giant Hill
    1986 Giant Hill
    1986 Print · USGS
    Broadwater County in the 1980s was a rugged territory of active prospects and deep-rooted mining heritage. Searchers can locate family-named landmarks like Mc Mullan and trace old industrial sites from Hassel to the high Giant Hill Prospects.
  49. 1986 Map of Roy Gulch
    1986 Map of Roy Gulch
    1986 Roy Gulch
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Horseshoe Hills in the mid-1980s reveal a landscape shaped by drainage and elevation along the Gallatin and Broadwater county lines. Genealogists and historians can trace water rights and old boundaries through named springs like Townsend Spring and gulches such as Home Gulch and Garden Gulch.
  52. 1986 Map of Sixmile Mountain
    1986 Map of Sixmile Mountain
    1986 Sixmile Mountain
    1986 Print · USGS
    Broadwater and Gallatin counties are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the high-country landscape of the Helena National Forest. Researchers can trace the drainages of Sawmill Gulch and Haw Gulch or locate specific mining Prospects near the slopes of Sixmile Mountain.
  55. 1986 Map of Gurnett Creek West
    1986 Map of Gurnett Creek West
    1986 Gurnett Creek West
    1986 Print · USGS
    Broadwater County during the mid-1980s shows a landscape shaped by the Missouri River and its upland tributaries. Researchers can trace the path of the Broadwater Canal, find remote Prospects, and locate landmarks like Black Butte.
  58. 1986 Map of Radersburg
    1986 Map of Radersburg
    1986 Radersburg
    1986 Print · USGS
    Radersburg and the surrounding Broadwater County foothills are captured here in the mid-1980s during a period of active mineral extraction. Researchers can trace historic mining operations via several Mine Shafts and explore the rugged drainage paths of Keating Gulch and Uncle Johnnys Gulch.
  61. 1986 Map of Lippert Gulch
    1986 Map of Lippert Gulch
    1986 Lippert Gulch
    1986 Print · USGS
    Broadwater County during the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of high forest ridges and valley ranching near the Big Belt Mountains. Researchers can trace irrigation history through the Flume and Siphon near Deep Creek or locate the settlement of Boone.
  64. 1986 Map of Radersburg SW
    1986 Map of Radersburg SW
    1986 Radersburg SW
    1986 Print · USGS
    Mining prospects and mountain terrain define this corner of Broadwater and Jefferson counties in the mid-1980s. Researchers can trace historical mineral exploration through numerous Prospects and Mine Shafts near Lone Mountain.
  67. 1986 Map of Francis
    1986 Map of Francis
    1986 Francis
    1986 Print · USGS
    The mountains of Meagher, Broadwater, and Gallatin counties are shown here in the mid-eighties as a hub of early rail engineering. You can trace the Old Railroad Grade past Francis and follow the steep drainages of Sixteenmile Creek and Paddox Run.
  70. 1987 Map of Three Forks
    1987 Map of Three Forks
    1987 Three Forks
    1987 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Jefferson, Madison, and Missouri Rivers dominates this 1980s Montana landscape near the Gallatin and Broadwater county line. Researchers can trace the town's industrial footprint through the Grain Elevator, Old RR Grade, and various Mine Shafts in the northern hills.
  73. 1987 Map of Milligan Canyon
    1987 Map of Milligan Canyon
    1987 Milligan Canyon
    1987 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Broadwater Counties appear here in the 1980s as a landscape of remote ranching and essential water sources. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Silver Sage Ranch and the small settlement of Milligan near the canyon floor.
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