Old Maps of Westside, Great Falls for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Westside with 12 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 Westside has changed over the decades.


Westside, Great Falls maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Great Falls
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1949 Map of Great Falls, 1966 Print
    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.

  3. 1951 Map of Great Falls
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Great Falls
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1957 Map of Great Falls
    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.

  6. 1965 Map of Northwest Great Falls, 1968 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1976 Map of Great Falls North, 1990 Print
    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.

  8. 2011 Map of Northwest Great Falls, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Northwest Great Falls, 2011 Print
    2011 Northwest Great Falls
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Westside, including Great Falls, Cascade County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2014 Map of Northwest Great Falls, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Northwest Great Falls, 2014 Print
    2014 Northwest Great Falls
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Westside, including Great Falls, Cascade County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2017 Map of Northwest Great Falls, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Northwest Great Falls, 2017 Print
    2017 Northwest Great Falls
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Westside, including Great Falls, Cascade County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2020 Map of Northwest Great Falls, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Northwest Great Falls, 2020 Print
    2020 Northwest Great Falls
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Westside, including Great Falls, Cascade County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2024 Map of Northwest Great Falls, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Northwest Great Falls, 2024 Print
    2024 Northwest Great Falls
    2024 Print · USGS
    Great Falls and the surrounding Cascade County plains come into sharp focus in this recent survey. Researchers can trace the modern development of Great Falls alongside legacy landmarks like Smelter Hill, Emerson Junction, and Black Eagle Falls.

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