Old Maps of Great Falls, Montana for Metal Detecting

1. 1886 Map of Great Falls

   

   1886 Great Falls

   1886 Print · USGS

   Central Montana in the mid-1880s is defined by its great river systems and the early footprints of frontier outposts. Researchers can trace the early development of Great Falls, find the site of St. Peter's Mission, and locate river settlements like Truly and Fort Shaw.

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4. 1948 Map of Portage

   

   1948 Portage

   1948 Print · USGS

   The Missouri River corridor near Great Falls is shown in the late 1940s, a landscape shaped by hydroelectric dams and expanding military aviation. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Goffe Ranch, Salem Sch, and the Great Northern rail lines.

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7. 1949 Map of Portage

   

   1949 Portage

   1949 Print · USGS

   The Missouri River breaks through the Montana high plains in the late 1940s, revealing a landscape of vital hydroelectric dams and rural rail stops. Local historians can trace the development of Morony Dam, family holdings at Golie Ranch, and early settlements like Portage.

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10. 1949 Map of Great Falls, 1966 Print

    

    1949 Great Falls

    1966 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Great Falls and the Missouri River basin are shown here during a period of post-war industrial and educational expansion. Researchers can trace the heritage of the area via the Bootlegger Trail, the Black Eagle Dam, and schools like Ursuline Academy and McKinley Sch.

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13. 1951 Map of Great Falls

    

    1951 Great Falls

    1951 Print · USGS

    Great Falls and the surrounding Cascade County plains come alive in this mid-century survey of the Missouri River basin. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layout of Black Eagle, locate the Ursuline Academy, and follow the historic Bootlegger Trail.

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16. 1954 Map of Great Falls

    

    1954 Great Falls

    1954 Print · USGS

    The Missouri River valley in the mid-1950s is shown at a time of significant industrial and military growth. Genealogists and historians can locate early schools and rail stops like Tiger Butte Community Center, Fort Benton, and the Anaconda Wire Plant.

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19. 1955 Map of Stockett, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Stockett

    1957 Print · USGS

    Cascade County in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of coal-mining settlements and military growth south of the Missouri River. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous rural markers like Flemming Sch, Sandcoulee Cem, and the high-ground community of Stockett.

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22. 1955 Map of Gore Hill, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Gore Hill

    1957 Print · USGS

    The area around Great Falls in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of river-carved benches and burgeoning aviation infrastructure. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Truly Sch, Red Butte Sch, and the Mount Olivet Cemetery.

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25. 1957 Map of Great Falls

    

    1957 Great Falls

    1957 Print · USGS

    Montana's central plains and mountain foothills are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the hub of Great Falls and the surrounding grain-shipping towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through the rail sidings of the Great Northern and small rural communities like Sand Coulee or Fort Benton.

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28. 1965 Map of Antelope Butte, 1967 Print

    

    1965 Antelope Butte

    1967 Print · USGS

    Cascade County's dramatic river-cut landscape is documented here in the mid-1960s as the Missouri and Smith Rivers wind through the plains. Trace the path of the Great Northern railroad or locate family landmarks like Antelope Butte and Wilson Butte.

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31. 1965 Map of Southeast Great Falls, 1968 Print

    

    1965 Southeast Great Falls

    1968 Print · USGS

    The mining settlements south of Great Falls come alive in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by coal and the Great Northern rail lines. Genealogists can trace family roots through Sand Coulee, Centerville, and the Spring Mines.

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34. 1965 Map of Northwest Great Falls, 1968 Print

    

    1965 Northwest Great Falls

    1968 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Great Falls is a hub of industry and transport at the confluence of the Missouri and Sun rivers. Trace the rail lines of the Great Northern and local landmarks like the Black Eagle Dam or the Ursuline Academy.

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37. 1965 Map of Southwest Great Falls, 1968 Print

    

    1965 Southwest Great Falls

    1968 Print · USGS

    Great Falls expanded south toward the Big Bend of the Missouri River during the mid-sixties as the airport and interstate network matured. Genealogists can locate family sites in Mount Olivet Cemetery or trace landmarks like the College of Great Falls and Fisher Island.

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40. 1965 Map of Northeast Great Falls, 1968 Print

    

    1965 Northeast Great Falls

    1968 Print · USGS

    Northeast of Great Falls in the mid-sixties, the landscape reveals a heavy reliance on the river and the air base. Trace the industrial footprint of Ryan Dam and Malmstrom Air Force Base, or locate local landmarks like Giant Springs and Morningside Sch.

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43. 1976 Map of Great Falls North, 1990 Print

    

    1976 Great Falls North

    1990 Print · USGS

    North of the Missouri River in the mid-seventies, this survey shows a region defined by extensive irrigation projects and the growing footprint of Great Falls. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern rail lines through Dutton or locate the sprawling Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

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46. 1976 Map of Great Falls South, 1994 Print

    

    1976 Great Falls South

    1994 Print · USGS

    Cascade County in the mid-seventies reveals a landscape defined by the winding Missouri River and the high peaks of the Little Belt Mountains. Researchers can trace the heritage of mining settlements like Centerville, Stockett, and Number Seven or explore the boundaries of the Lewis and Clark National Forest.

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49. 2011 Map of Southwest Great Falls, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Southwest Great Falls

    2011 Print · USGS

    Covers Great Falls, including Cascade County, United States, and other nearby areas

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52. 2011 Map of Northeast Great Falls, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Northeast Great Falls

    2011 Print · USGS

    Covers Great Falls, including Sheffels, Cooper, and other nearby areas

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55. 2011 Map of Northwest Great Falls, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Northwest Great Falls

    2011 Print · USGS

    Covers Great Falls, including Cascade County, United States, and other nearby areas

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58. 2011 Map of Antelope Butte, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Antelope Butte

    2011 Print · USGS

    Covers Great Falls, including Cascade County, United States, and other nearby areas

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61. 2011 Map of Southeast Great Falls, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Southeast Great Falls

    2011 Print · USGS

    Covers Great Falls, including Centerville, Sand Coulee, and other nearby areas

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64. 2014 Map of Southeast Great Falls, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Southeast Great Falls

    2014 Print · USGS

    Covers Great Falls, including Centerville, Sand Coulee, and other nearby areas

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67. 2014 Map of Northwest Great Falls, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Northwest Great Falls

    2014 Print · USGS

    Covers Great Falls, including Cascade County, United States, and other nearby areas

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70. 2014 Map of Northeast Great Falls, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Northeast Great Falls

    2014 Print · USGS

    Covers Great Falls, including Sheffels, Cooper, and other nearby areas

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73. 2014 Map of Antelope Butte, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Antelope Butte

    2014 Print · USGS

    Covers Great Falls, including Cascade County, United States, and other nearby areas

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