Old Maps of Highwood, Montana for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Highwood with 19 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 Highwood has changed over the decades.


Highwood, MT maps

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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. 1956 Map of Highwood, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Highwood, 1957 Print
    1956 Highwood
    1957 Print · USGS
    Highwood and the Chouteau County borderlands are seen here in the mid-1950s, a period defined by the Missouri River and the reaching tracks of the Milwaukee Road. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side stops like Waltham and Lander Crossing, or locate the rural Shepherd Butte Sch near the forks of the Missouri River.
    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. 1979 Map of Big Sag
    1979 Map of Big Sag
    1979 Big Sag
    1979 Print · USGS
    Chouteau County in the late seventies showcases a rugged Montana landscape transitioning from the Highwood Mountains to the northern plains. Genealogists and historians can locate Upper Highwood Cem and trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad.

  8. 1982 Map of Highwood, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Highwood, 1983 Print
    1982 Highwood
    1983 Print · USGS
    Highwood and the surrounding grain country are captured here in the early eighties, showing a landscape shaped by agricultural logistics and deep coulees. Trace the Old Railroad Grade past Highwood or locate the rural Cem near North Willow Creek.

  9. 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.

  10. 2011 Map of Highwood, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Highwood, 2011 Print
    2011 Highwood
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Highwood, including Cascade County, Chouteau County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2011 Map of Big Sag, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Big Sag, 2011 Print
    2011 Big Sag
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Highwood, including Big Sag, Chouteau County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2014 Map of Big Sag, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Big Sag, 2014 Print
    2014 Big Sag
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Highwood, including Big Sag, Chouteau County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2014 Map of Highwood, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Highwood, 2014 Print
    2014 Highwood
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Highwood, including Cascade County, Chouteau County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2017 Map of Big Sag, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Big Sag, 2017 Print
    2017 Big Sag
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Highwood, including Big Sag, Chouteau County, and other nearby areas

  15. 2017 Map of Highwood, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Highwood, 2017 Print
    2017 Highwood
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Highwood, including Cascade County, Chouteau County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2020 Map of Highwood, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Highwood, 2020 Print
    2020 Highwood
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Highwood, including Cascade County, Chouteau County, and other nearby areas

  17. 2020 Map of Big Sag, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Big Sag, 2020 Print
    2020 Big Sag
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Highwood, including Big Sag, Chouteau County, and other nearby areas

  18. 2024 Map of Highwood, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Highwood, 2024 Print
    2024 Highwood
    2024 Print · USGS
    Highwood and the Highwood Mountains foothills are captured in this recent survey of the Chouteau County breaks. Researchers can trace the local road network and drainage systems including Highwood Creek, Dunbar Hill, and the unique geological feature known as Big Sag.

  19. 2024 Map of Big Sag, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Big Sag, 2024 Print
    2024 Big Sag
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Highwood Mountains rise above the Chouteau County plains in this modern survey of north-central Montana. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Upper Highwood Cem or explore the wetland landscape of the Big Sag Lake.

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