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1970s Maps of Custer County, Montana

Explore 26 historic maps of Custer County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Custer County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Custer County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Custer County, MT maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Brandenberg NW, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Brandenberg NW, 1974 Print
    1971 Brandenberg NW
    1974 Print · USGS
    Custer County ranching country and the meandering river valley are captured here in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace land use through features like the Tongue River, various scattered wells, and remote routes such as Moon Creek Road.
  4. 1971 Map of Hayes Point, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Hayes Point, 1974 Print
    1971 Hayes Point
    1974 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Montana ranching country is documented here in the early seventies as the county line meets the national forest boundary. Researchers can trace historic access routes like Liscom Road and Beaver Creek Road past landmarks such as Hayes Point and Mullins Coulee.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1971 Map of HS School, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of HS School, 1974 Print
    1971 HS School
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Tongue River valley in eastern Montana is captured here during the early 1970s, showing a remote landscape of ranches and coulees. Researchers can locate the H S School and trace the paths of Cow Creek and Garden Creek through the river breaks.
  10. 1971 Map of Brandenberg, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Brandenberg, 1974 Print
    1971 Brandenberg
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Tongue River valley meets the rugged breaks of Custer County in the early 1970s. Trace local landmarks like Brandenberg, find the isolated Grave near Goodale Creek, and follow the winding path of Beaver Creek Road.
  13. 1972 Map of Mc Clure Reservoir, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Mc Clure Reservoir, 1975 Print
    1972 Mc Clure Reservoir
    1975 Print · USGS
    High plains ranching country along the Prairie and Custer County line is documented here in the early seventies. Researchers can trace remote water sources and cattle trails like Bootlegger Spring, Mc Clure Reservoir, and the Calypso Trail.
  16. 1972 Map of Physic Creek, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Physic Creek, 1976 Print
    1972 Physic Creek
    1976 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Prairie and Custer counties come into focus in the early 1970s, showing a landscape shaped by ranching and water management. Researchers can locate remote land improvements and water sources like Swede Dam, Ingersol Buttes, and the Physic Creek Reservoir.
  19. 1973 Map of Harris Buttes, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Harris Buttes, 1976 Print
    1973 Harris Buttes
    1976 Print · USGS
    Custer County in the early 1970s shows a landscape of high buttes and seasonal creek beds typical of eastern Montana. Trace family landmarks and land features like Harris Buttes, Wild Horse Mountain, and the winding path of Pumpkin Creek.
  22. 1973 Map of Saddle Horse Butte, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Saddle Horse Butte, 1976 Print
    1973 Saddle Horse Butte
    1976 Print · USGS
    Custer County ranching country is mapped here in the early seventies, centered on the landmark of Saddle Horse Butte. Researchers can trace old routes like Powderville Road and locate remote points such as Anderson and the bends of Mizpah Creek.
  25. 1973 Map of Carey-Malone School, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Carey-Malone School, 1976 Print
    1973 Carey-Malone School
    1976 Print · USGS
    Custer County ranching country is shown in the early 1970s, focused on the remote educational and water infrastructure of the era. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Carey-Malone School and trace the many Well and Spring sites along Foster Creek.
  28. 1973 Map of Maxwell Butte, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Maxwell Butte, 1976 Print
    1973 Maxwell Butte
    1976 Print · USGS
    Custer County ranching country is captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by its vital water sources and remote roads. Genealogists and historians can trace routes along Powderville Road or locate landmarks like Maxwell Butte and Spring Creek.
  31. 1973 Map of North Stacey School, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of North Stacey School, 1976 Print
    1973 North Stacey School
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Montana ranching country south of Miles City is captured here during the 1970s. Researchers can locate the North Stacey School and North Stacey Cem, or trace family landmarks like Castle Rock and the waters of Starvation Creek.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1973 Map of Kirkpatrick Hill, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Kirkpatrick Hill, 1976 Print
    1973 Kirkpatrick Hill
    1976 Print · USGS
    Custer County ranching country is documented in the 1970s, showing a remote landscape shaped by watercourses and rimrocks. Researchers can locate early rural school sites like Ash Creek Sch, the SY School, and the grounds of the Allen Ranch.
  37. 1973 Map of Witcher Reservoir, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Witcher Reservoir, 1976 Print
    1973 Witcher Reservoir
    1976 Print · USGS
    Southeast Montana's high plains are mapped during the 1970s, showing a remote landscape divided by the Custer and Powder River county line. Genealogists and researchers can trace the winding paths of Mizpah Creek and Big Bobcat Creek or locate the solitary Witcher Reservoir.
  40. 1973 Map of Rattlesnake Hill, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Rattlesnake Hill, 1976 Print
    1973 Rattlesnake Hill
    1976 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Montana ranching country is captured here during the early seventies at the boundary of Custer and Powder River counties. Local historians and land researchers can locate isolated water sources like Spring and Well or trace the drainages of Horse Creek and Little Corral Creek.
  43. 1973 Map of Divide School, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Divide School, 1976 Print
    1973 Divide School
    1976 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana ranching country comes into focus in the early seventies at the border of Custer and Powder River counties. Researchers can locate the Divide School and trace the paths of Sand Creek, Dick Creek, and Bobcat Creek across the plains.
  46. 1973 Map of Foster Creek School, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Foster Creek School, 1976 Print
    1973 Foster Creek School
    1976 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, this portion of the Montana ranchlands sat at the intersection of Custer and Powder River Counties. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Foster Creek School, the Green Ranch, and the settlement of Jandell.
  49. 1973 Map of Volborg, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Volborg, 1976 Print
    1973 Volborg
    1976 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Montana's high plains come to life in the early 1970s, centered on the ranching outpost of Volborg. Researchers can trace old water rights and section boundaries along Pumpkin Creek and identify local landmarks like Flat Butte or the Landing Strip.
  52. 1973 Map of Fourmile Creek, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Fourmile Creek, 1977 Print
    1973 Fourmile Creek
    1977 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana ranch lands are captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of deep coulees and vital water sources. Trace the path of Tongue River or locate remote wells and springs near Fourmile Creek and Foster Creek Road.
  55. 1979 Map of Blacktail Creek NW
    1979 Map of Blacktail Creek NW
    1979 Blacktail Creek NW
    1979 Print · USGS
    Southeast Montana rangeland meets the Powder River in the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by its vital water sources and remote boundaries. Genealogists and researchers can trace local land use through flowing wells, scattered jeep trails, and the convergence of Blacktail Creek and Alkali Creek.
  58. 1979 Map of Mills Creek East
    1979 Map of Mills Creek East
    1979 Mills Creek East
    1979 Print · USGS
    Custer County ranching country is captured here in the late seventies, showing a landscape shaped by the Powder River. Researchers can locate isolated water sources and early landmarks like Shaw, Jones Reservoir, and Dead Horse Creek.
  61. 1979 Map of Blacktail Creek SW
    1979 Map of Blacktail Creek SW
    1979 Blacktail Creek SW
    1979 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Montana ranching country is documented here in the late seventies at the junction of three counties. Genealogists and researchers can trace local routes like Powderville Road or locate water sources at Whitetail Creek and various Spring sites.
  64. 1979 Map of Forsyth
    1979 Map of Forsyth
    1979 Forsyth
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Yellowstone River valley is captured here in the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by competing rail lines and riverside towns. Researchers can trace the routes of the Burlington Northern, locate the Rosebud State Rec Area, or find old outposts like Hathaway and Sheffield.
  67. 1979 Map of Powderville
    1979 Map of Powderville
    1979 Powderville
    1979 Print · USGS
    Southeast Montana ranching country is captured here in the late seventies, centered on the community of Powderville. Local historians and genealogists can locate the Boothill Cem, the Hunt Sch, and landmarks like Soldiers Mount along the Powder River.
  70. 1979 Map of Mills Creek West
    1979 Map of Mills Creek West
    1979 Mills Creek West
    1979 Print · USGS
    Custer County ranching country is shown in detail during the late 1970s, revealing a landscape shaped by water management. Researchers can trace land features like Love Reservoir, Monarch Creek, and the many Drill Hole sites of the era.
  73. 1979 Map of Angela
    1979 Map of Angela
    1979 Angela
    1979 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana rangeland at the end of the seventies reveals a vast network of watercourses and isolated ranching outposts. Trace family land near Angela or locate remote landmarks like Steamboat Rock, Dinosaur Dam, and the intersection of four different county lines.
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