Old Maps of French Town, Montana for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of French Town. 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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French Town, MT maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Dillon
    1893 Map of Dillon
    1893 Dillon
    1893 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Montana’s mountain ranges and river basins were being reshaped by the mining and rail boom in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Dillon and vanished camps like Hecla, Rochester, and Argenta.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Dillon, 1978 Print
    1955 Map of Dillon, 1978 Print
    1955 Dillon
    1978 Print · USGS
    Southwest Montana at the dawn of the interstate era reveals a landscape of high-mountain ranching and historic mining camps. Trace the routes of the Union Pacific through Dillon and Armstead, or locate early settlements like Bannack and Wisdom.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Dillon
    1957 Map of Dillon
    1957 Dillon
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southwest Montana and Idaho in the mid-fifties reveal a high-country landscape of mountain ranges and ranching valleys. Genealogists can trace family holdings and rail stops along the Union Pacific Railroad, from Dillon to historic Virginia City and Twin Bridges.

  4. 1958 Map of Dillon
    1958 Map of Dillon
    1958 Dillon
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Montana during the late fifties reveals a high-country landscape defined by the Continental Divide and a legacy of mountain mining. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Union Pacific or locate early industrial sites including the Hecla Mine and Ermont Mine.

  5. 1961 Map of Dickie Peak, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Dickie Peak, 1964 Print
    1961 Dickie Peak
    1964 Print · USGS
    Silver Bow County high country is shown here in the early sixties, split by the Continental Divide and county boundaries. Genealogists and historians can trace remote activity at French Town, the Hungry Hill Mine, and Johnson Park.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1962 Map of Dillon
    1962 Map of Dillon
    1962 Dillon
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southwest Montana in the early sixties is defined by its high mountain ranges and the winding rivers that carved its settlement patterns. Trace the rail routes of the Union Pacific through Dillon or locate mining activity near Butte and Argenta.

  7. 1965 Map of Dillon
    1965 Map of Dillon
    1965 Dillon
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southwest Montana in the mid-1960s is defined by its rugged river valleys and high mountain passes along the Continental Divide. Researchers can trace the path of the Union Pacific through Dillon and Armstead, or locate early mining activity near Melrose and Wise River.

  8. 1975 Map of Butte South
    1975 Map of Butte South
    1975 Butte South
    1975 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1970s, the mountainous terrain south of Butte was a hub of mining and rail activity. You can trace the Burlington Northern line through historic settlements like Melrose, Twin Bridges, and Whitehall, or locate family-named mines including Watseca Mine and Hecla Mines.

  9. 1997 Map of Dickie Peak, 2002 Print
    1997 Map of Dickie Peak, 2002 Print
    1997 Dickie Peak
    2002 Print · USGS
    The high divide between Silver Bow and Deer Lodge Counties is captured here in the late nineties, showing a wilderness still marked by historic mining. Researchers can locate remote mountain sites like French Town, the Patsy Ann Mine, and Long Tom Cabin.

  10. 2011 Map of Dickie Peak, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Dickie Peak, 2011 Print
    2011 Dickie Peak
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers French Town, including Butte, Silver Bow County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2014 Map of Dickie Peak, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Dickie Peak, 2014 Print
    2014 Dickie Peak
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers French Town, including Butte, Silver Bow County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2017 Map of Dickie Peak, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Dickie Peak, 2017 Print
    2017 Dickie Peak
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers French Town, including Butte, Silver Bow County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2020 Map of Dickie Peak, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Dickie Peak, 2020 Print
    2020 Dickie Peak
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers French Town, including Butte, Silver Bow County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2024 Map of Dickie Peak, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Dickie Peak, 2024 Print
    2024 Dickie Peak
    2024 Print · USGS
    The high Divide near the Silver Bow and Deer Lodge county line is mapped in the modern era, showing the rugged peaks and forested gulches. Hikers and historians can trace the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail past Dickie Peak and through Selway Meadows.

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