Old Maps of Shirley, Montana for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Shirley. 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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Shirley, MT maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Miles City, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Miles City, 1966 Print
    1953 Miles City
    1966 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana and the North Dakota borderlands come alive in this mid-century survey of the Yellowstone River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural network of the era through sites like Fertile Prairie School, St Johns Church, and the rail lines serving Ismay and Plevna.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Miles City
    1957 Map of Miles City
    1957 Miles City
    1957 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana and the North Dakota borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties as the rail and ranching economy peaks along the Yellowstone River. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural landmarks like St Phillips Church, Fertile Prairie School, and the Ostendorf Ranch.

  3. 1958 Map of Miles City
    1958 Map of Miles City
    1958 Miles City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana ranching and rail life are documented here during the late fifties, centered on the confluence of the Yellowstone River and Powder River. Researchers can trace rural school locations like St Phillips Church and Chimney Creek School alongside dozens of named family ranches.

  4. 1969 Map of Shirley, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Shirley, 1973 Print
    1969 Shirley
    1973 Print · USGS
    Custer County ranching and railroading are captured here in the late sixties along the winding river valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Burlington Northern railroad and locate rural landmarks like the Landing Strip and McFarland Reservoir.

  5. 1980 Map of Terry, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Terry, 1981 Print
    1980 Terry
    1981 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana's rail and river networks are preserved here as they appeared in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of two major railroads through Terry and Kinsey or locate family landmarks near Broadview Bench and Eagle Butte.

  6. 2011 Map of Shirley, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Shirley, 2011 Print
    2011 Shirley
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Shirley, including Custer County, United States, and other nearby areas

  7. 2014 Map of Shirley, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Shirley, 2014 Print
    2014 Shirley
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Shirley, including Custer County, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 2017 Map of Shirley, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Shirley, 2017 Print
    2017 Shirley
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Shirley, including Custer County, United States, and other nearby areas

  9. 2020 Map of Shirley, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Shirley, 2020 Print
    2020 Shirley
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Shirley, including Custer County, United States, and other nearby areas

  10. 2024 Map of Shirley, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Shirley, 2024 Print
    2024 Shirley
    2024 Print · USGS
    Custer County ranching country is mapped here along the Yellowstone River during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace rural developments and water systems including the Kinsey Main Canal and the settlements of Shirley and Bonfield.

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