Old Maps of Fort Benton, Montana

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  1. 1890 Map of Fort Benton
    1890 Map of Fort Benton
    1890 Fort Benton
    1890 Print · USGS
    Upper Missouri river country was transforming in the late nineteenth century as rail lines and ranching settlements expanded across the plains. Genealogists and historians can trace early land routes between Fort Benton, Stanford, and the mining district around Clendenin.

  2. 1892 Map of Fort Benton
    1892 Map of Fort Benton
    1892 Fort Benton
    1892 Print · USGS
    Upper Missouri River country in the late nineteenth century shows the transition from river commerce to the iron horse. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Stanford and Fort Benton alongside the St Paul Minneapolis and Manitoba Railroad.

  3. 1897 Map of Fort Benton
    1897 Map of Fort Benton
    1897 Fort Benton
    1897 Print · USGS
    Upper Missouri River territory is charted here during its transition from a river-based economy to a rail-and-ranching frontier. Researchers can trace the early layouts of Fort Benton and Stanford, or locate remote sites like Barker Mtn and Riceville.
    4 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. 1954 Map of Fort Benton, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Fort Benton, 1956 Print
    1954 Fort Benton
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Fort Benton thrives at a historic Missouri River bend during a period of steady regional development. Researchers can trace local lineage through Riverside Cemetery and the Pauper Cemetery, or locate the Fort Benton Military Reservation and Kershaw settlement.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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.

  7. 1984 Map of Fort Benton
    1984 Map of Fort Benton
    1984 Fort Benton
    1984 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Montana life revolves around the river forks and rail lines in the years following the designation of the Wild and Scenic River. You can trace the Burlington Northern lines through Fort Benton, locate the Loma Ferry, and identify high points like Highwood Baldy or Square Butte.

  8. 2011 Map of Fort Benton, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Fort Benton, 2011 Print
    2011 Fort Benton
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Benton, including Kershaw, Chouteau County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2014 Map of Fort Benton, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Fort Benton, 2014 Print
    2014 Fort Benton
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Benton, including Kershaw, Chouteau County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2017 Map of Fort Benton, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Fort Benton, 2017 Print
    2017 Fort Benton
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Benton, including Kershaw, Chouteau County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2020 Map of Fort Benton, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Fort Benton, 2020 Print
    2020 Fort Benton
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Benton, including Kershaw, Chouteau County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2024 Map of Fort Benton, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Fort Benton, 2024 Print
    2024 Fort Benton
    2024 Print · USGS
    Fort Benton and the Missouri River corridor are captured here in the modern era. Researchers can trace the town grid and find local landmarks like Riverside Cem, Roosevelt Island, and the nearby settlement of Kershaw.

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