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1950s Maps of Carbon County, Montana

Explore 28 historic maps of Carbon County 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 Carbon County'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.
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Start exploring Carbon County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Carbon County, MT maps

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  1. 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
  4. 1954 Map of Billings, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Billings, 1963 Print
    1954 Billings
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Yellowstone valley during the mid-fifties shows a landscape of thriving rail towns and high-mountain outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and mining routes near Red Lodge, Bearcreek, and along the Bighorn River.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1955 Map of Cody, 1969 Print
    1955 Map of Cody, 1969 Print
    1955 Cody
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Bighorn Basin and Absaroka Range meet in the mid-fifties, capturing a landscape defined by mountain wilderness and burgeoning oil fields. Trace family roots in Cody or Meeteetse, and locate industrial landmarks like the Elk Basin Oil and Gas Field and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy RR.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1956 Map of Emerald Lake, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Emerald Lake, 1957 Print
    1956 Emerald Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Stillwater and Carbon County borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties as high-alpine wilderness met early ranching life. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like the Bedford School, Hash Ranch, and Bedford Ranch at the forest's edge.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1956 Map of Fishtail, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Fishtail, 1957 Print
    1956 Fishtail
    1957 Print · USGS
    Fishtail and the surrounding ranchlands are documented here in the mid-fifties at the edge of the Beartooth foothills. Researchers can trace the complex irrigation network of Magee Ditch and West Rosebud Ditch or locate the Twin Butte Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1956 Map of Bridger, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Bridger, 1957 Print
    1956 Bridger
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Clarks Fork Yellowstone River valley was a busy corridor of rails and ranches in the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace family properties like Simpson Ranch or locate the Cherry Springs Sch (Aband) and Bostic Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1956 Map of Roscoe, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Roscoe, 1957 Print
    1956 Roscoe
    1957 Print · USGS
    Carbon County ranching culture is frozen in time during the mid-fifties as family homesteads and irrigation systems networked the foothills. Genealogists can trace specific legacy holdings like the Youngstrom Ranch, Tony Cem, and the cluster of Boggio family properties.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1956 Map of Shane Ridge, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Shane Ridge, 1957 Print
    1956 Shane Ridge
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Stillwater County river valley and surrounding uplands are captured here in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace rural schoolhouse locations like Standard Sch and Shane Creek Sch or follow the path of the Northern Pacific.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1956 Map of Alpine, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Alpine, 1957 Print
    1956 Alpine
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Beartooth Range at the mid-century is captured here in immense detail, showing the glacial peaks and alpine lakes of the Montana-Wyoming border. Trace high-altitude landmarks like the Mystic Lake Hydroelectric Plant, the settlement at Alpine, and the rugged paths of the Arch Creek Trail.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1956 Map of Mackay Ranch, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Mackay Ranch, 1957 Print
    1956 Mackay Ranch
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high ranching country of south-central Montana is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by water rights and family homesteads. Genealogists and historians can trace legacy properties like Mackay Ranch, Reeves Ranch, and the T O Bar Ranch.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1956 Map of Roscoe NW, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Roscoe NW, 1957 Print
    1956 Roscoe NW
    1957 Print · USGS
    Stillwater and Carbon counties were defined by complex irrigation networks in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named water works like the Tuttle Luther Ditch and find landmarks like the Reverend Madison Historical Monument.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1956 Map of Silesia, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Silesia, 1958 Print
    1956 Silesia
    1958 Print · USGS
    Silesia and Rockvale served as vital hubs for the valley's irrigation and rail networks during the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace old homestead sites near White Horse Sch or locate the junction of the Northern Pacific and Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroads.
  37. 1956 Map of Roscoe NE, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Roscoe NE, 1958 Print
    1956 Roscoe NE
    1958 Print · USGS
    Ranching life in Stillwater and Carbon counties during the mid-fifties centered on family-named lands and rural schools. You can trace established homesteads like the John Korpela Ranch and Maki Ranch alongside the Ramsland Ditch irrigation network.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1956 Map of Fromberg, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Fromberg, 1958 Print
    1956 Fromberg
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Clark Fork and Rock Creek valleys of southern Montana are mapped here in the mid-fifties during the height of the regional irrigation and rail era. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Joliet and Fromberg, locating the Joliet Cem and the complex system of the Carbon Canal.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1956 Map of Rapids, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Rapids, 1958 Print
    1956 Rapids
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Yellowstone River valley and the Northern Pacific railroad define this mid-century landscape on the border of Carbon and Stillwater counties. Researchers can trace rural life through landmarks like Cow Creek Sch, the siding at Rapids, and irrigation systems like Cove Ditch.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1956 Map of Roberts, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Roberts, 1958 Print
    1956 Roberts
    1958 Print · USGS
    Carbon County ranching and rail infrastructure are captured here in the mid-1950s as irrigation ditches transformed the benches between the creek valleys. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific community landmarks like Finnish Hall, the Fox Sch, and the St Thomas Ch.
  49. 1956 Map of Mount Maurice, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Mount Maurice, 1958 Print
    1956 Mount Maurice
    1958 Print · USGS
    Red Lodge sits at the edge of the Beartooth Front in the mid-1950s, a hub for high-country research and recreation. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Draper Sch, the Red Lodge Cemetery, and Camp Senia along the mountain foothills.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1956 Map of Laurel, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Laurel, 1958 Print
    1956 Laurel
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Yellowstone River valley is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of heavy industry and historic trails. Researchers can trace the massive Oil Refinery, the Northern Pacific line, and landmarks like St Anthonys Ch or the Buffalo Trail.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1956 Map of Castagne, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Castagne, 1958 Print
    1956 Castagne
    1958 Print · USGS
    Carbon County ranching and irrigation are captured here during the mid-1950s as the Missouri River Basin development progressed. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like the John Henry Cem, Hogan Sch, and the small settlement of Castagne.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1956 Map of Boyd, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Boyd, 1958 Print
    1956 Boyd
    1958 Print · USGS
    Carbon County ranching and rail infrastructure are frozen in time during the mid-fifties, centered on the Boyd community. Genealogists and historians can trace old homestead landmarks like Carbonado Cem, Victory Sch, and the Carbonado Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1956 Map of Edgar, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Edgar, 1958 Print
    1956 Edgar
    1958 Print · USGS
    The rail-and-river economy of south-central Montana is on full display in the mid-1950s. Trace the intricate irrigation networks of the Edgar Canal and Bartlett Canal or find family landmarks like the Rockvale Cemetery and Edgar grain elevators.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1956 Map of The Big Slide, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of The Big Slide, 1958 Print
    1956 The Big Slide
    1958 Print · USGS
    Carbon County's mid-century landscape is captured here just as the Missouri River Basin development program was shaping the region. Researchers can locate the Loyning Sch and trace the path of a major Pipeline near The Big Slide.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1956 Map of Cooke City, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Cooke City, 1958 Print
    1956 Cooke City
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Montana-Wyoming border highlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the mining and forestry outposts of the Beartooth range. Researchers can trace historic extraction sites like Irma Mines and Gold Dust Mine or locate the Big Park Guard Station.
    5 unique versions available
  70. 1956 Map of Cooney Reservoir, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Cooney Reservoir, 1958 Print
    1956 Cooney Reservoir
    1958 Print · USGS
    The ranching and irrigation landscape of Carbon County is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the early years of Cooney Reservoir. Researchers can trace old rural schoolhouses like Upper Cottonwood School and the path of the Northern Pacific railroad through Selmes.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1956 Map of Montaqua, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Montaqua, 1958 Print
    1956 Montaqua
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Yellowstone River valley and the southern Rock Creek drainage meet in this mid-century survey of Carbon and Stillwater Counties. Local history researchers can trace the rail corridor of the Northern Pacific and locate site-specific features like the Mont Aqua Hot Spring and Youngs Point.
    2 unique versions available
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