Old Maps of Woods Crossing, Montana for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Woods Crossing. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Woods Crossing, MT 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 Timber Coulee, 1963 Print
    1949 Map of Timber Coulee, 1963 Print
    1949 Timber Coulee
    1963 Print · USGS
    Teton and Chouteau counties are shown here in the late 1940s, when the agricultural life of the Montana plains was tied to the river valley and small country schoolhouses. Researchers can locate the Jensen Elevator, follow the historic Bootlegger Trail, and find local landmarks like Knee Church.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1950 Map of Timber Coulee
    1950 Map of Timber Coulee
    1950 Timber Coulee
    1950 Print · USGS
    Montana's high prairie and river breaks are documented here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by the winding Teton River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the locations of the Knee Church, the Jensen Elevator, and early rural schools like Promised Land School.

  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. 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.

  7. 1987 Map of Shannon Bridge
    1987 Map of Shannon Bridge
    1987 Shannon Bridge
    1987 Print · USGS
    North Central Montana's riverbreaks come into focus in the late 1980s, documenting a landscape of isolated schools and river crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace Faris School, the Woods Crossing site, and family-named landmarks like Mc Bridy Spring.

  8. 2011 Map of Shannon Bridge, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Shannon Bridge, 2011 Print
    2011 Shannon Bridge
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Woods Crossing, including Chouteau County, United States, and other nearby areas

  9. 2014 Map of Shannon Bridge, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Shannon Bridge, 2014 Print
    2014 Shannon Bridge
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Woods Crossing, including Chouteau County, United States, and other nearby areas

  10. 2017 Map of Shannon Bridge, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Shannon Bridge, 2017 Print
    2017 Shannon Bridge
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Woods Crossing, including Chouteau County, United States, and other nearby areas

  11. 2020 Map of Shannon Bridge, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Shannon Bridge, 2020 Print
    2020 Shannon Bridge
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Woods Crossing, including Chouteau County, United States, and other nearby areas

  12. 2024 Map of Shannon Bridge, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Shannon Bridge, 2024 Print
    2024 Shannon Bridge
    2024 Print · USGS
    Chouteau County's rural heartland remains centered on the river and its historic church sites in this recent survey. Researchers can trace the path of the Bootlegger Trl and locate the Knees Community Church Cem or German Baptist Church Cem.

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