Old Maps of Southwest, Great Falls for Academic Research
Study the evolution of Southwest with 11 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 Southwest has changed over the decades.
Southwest, Great Falls maps
(11)- 1886 Map of Great Falls1886 Great Falls1886 Print · USGSCentral 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.4 unique versions available
- 1954 Map of Great Falls1954 Great Falls1954 Print · USGSThe 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.4 unique versions available
- 1955 Map of Gore Hill, 1957 Print1955 Gore Hill1957 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1957 Map of Great Falls1957 Great Falls1957 Print · USGSMontana'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.
- 1965 Map of Southwest Great Falls, 1968 Print1965 Southwest Great Falls1968 Print · USGSGreat 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.3 unique versions available
- 1976 Map of Great Falls South, 1994 Print1976 Great Falls South1994 Print · USGSCascade 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.
- 2011 Map of Southwest Great Falls, 2011 Print2011 Southwest Great Falls2011 Print · USGSCovers Southwest, including Great Falls, Cascade County, and other nearby areas
- 2014 Map of Southwest Great Falls, 2014 Print2014 Southwest Great Falls2014 Print · USGSCovers Southwest, including Great Falls, Cascade County, and other nearby areas
- 2017 Map of Southwest Great Falls, 2017 Print2017 Southwest Great Falls2017 Print · USGSCovers Southwest, including Great Falls, Cascade County, and other nearby areas
- 2020 Map of Southwest Great Falls, 2020 Print2020 Southwest Great Falls2020 Print · USGSCovers Southwest, including Great Falls, Cascade County, and other nearby areas
- 2024 Map of Southwest Great Falls, 2024 Print2024 Southwest Great Falls2024 Print · USGSThe outskirts of Great Falls are documented here during a period of modern expansion along the Missouri and Sun Rivers. Researchers can trace the development of Gibson Flats and Gore Hill, or locate local landmarks like the University of Providence and Highland Cem.
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