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1970s Maps of Fergus County, Montana

Explore 38 historic maps of Fergus 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 Fergus 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 Fergus County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Fergus County, MT maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Buffalo, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Buffalo, 1973 Print
    1970 Buffalo
    1973 Print · USGS
    Judith Basin and Fergus counties are captured at the start of the 1970s as a high-plains crossroads of rail and water. Researchers can trace the dual routes of the Burlington Northern and the Milwaukee Road through settlements like Buffalo and Garnell.
  4. 1970 Map of Harwood Bench, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Harwood Bench, 1973 Print
    1970 Harwood Bench
    1973 Print · USGS
    Fergus and Judith Basin counties are captured here in the early 1970s, showing a vast ranching landscape centered on the high Harwood Bench. Researchers can trace the path of the C M St P & P railroad and locate family-named landmarks like Indian Buttes.
  7. 1970 Map of Forestgrove, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Forestgrove, 1973 Print
    1970 Forestgrove
    1973 Print · USGS
    Forestgrove and the surrounding Fergus County foothills are captured here in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line and locate local landmarks like the Cem and McDonald Butte.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1970 Map of Danvers, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Danvers, 1973 Print
    1970 Danvers
    1973 Print · USGS
    Fergus County's ranching and rail landscapes come into focus here during the early 1970s. Genealogists and historians can trace the Milwaukee Road through settlements like Danvers, Ware, and Amherst.
  13. 1970 Map of South Bench, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of South Bench, 1973 Print
    1970 South Bench
    1973 Print · USGS
    Fergus and Golden Valley counties in the early seventies reveal a high-plains landscape where the Little Snowy Mountains meet the central Montana benches. Researchers can trace land use near Ashbridge Spring, locate a remote Cem, and explore the headwaters of North Fork Flatwillow Creek.
  16. 1970 Map of Alaska Bench, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Alaska Bench, 1973 Print
    1970 Alaska Bench
    1973 Print · USGS
    Fergus County in the early seventies is a landscape of high plateaus and deep canyons at the edge of the mountains. Local historians can trace the isolated settlement of Holt and the winding path of Red Hill Road through the Lewis and Clark National Forest.
  19. 1970 Map of Glengarry, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Glengarry, 1973 Print
    1970 Glengarry
    1973 Print · USGS
    Fergus County's rail-and-creek landscape is captured here in the early seventies as the railroad still shaped local commerce. Genealogists and researchers can trace the tracks of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific past Hanover, Glengarry, and the McMillian Ditch.
  22. 1970 Map of Crystal Lake, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Crystal Lake, 1973 Print
    1970 Crystal Lake
    1973 Print · USGS
    The high Big Snowy Mountains in the early seventies offer a detailed look at forest management and recreation in Fergus County. Researchers can trace historic access routes like the Pack Trail to remote landmarks such as Ice Cave and the Crystal Lake Guard Sta.
  25. 1970 Map of Moore, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Moore, 1973 Print
    1970 Moore
    1973 Print · USGS
    Moore and its surrounding ranchlands are captured here in the early 1970s as a vital rail and highway hub. Genealogists can locate the Moore Cem and trace the paths of Olsen Creek or the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line.
  28. 1970 Map of Half Moon Canyon, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Half Moon Canyon, 1973 Print
    1970 Half Moon Canyon
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Big Snowy Mountains of central Montana appear here as a remote wilderness at the start of the 1970s. Researchers can trace historic access routes and water sources like the Lewis Ranch, Half Moon Pass, and the high-altitude Greathouse Peak.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1970 Map of Kolin, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Kolin, 1973 Print
    1970 Kolin
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Judith Basin at the dawn of the seventies shows a landscape of rail-connected prairie towns and river bottomlands. Genealogists and researchers can trace the homesites near Kolin and Hobson or locate the Burlington Northern line and Murray Ditch.
  34. 1970 Map of Spring Creek Junction, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Spring Creek Junction, 1973 Print
    1970 Spring Creek Junction
    1973 Print · USGS
    Fergus County ranch lands and mountains meet in 1970 as the local rail network connects rural outposts. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Spring Creek Colony, locate the Warm Spring Creek Sch, and see the junction of the Burlington Northern railroad.
  37. 1970 Map of West Fork Beaver Creek, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of West Fork Beaver Creek, 1973 Print
    1970 West Fork Beaver Creek
    1973 Print · USGS
    Fergus County ranching country is captured here during the late 1960s, showing a landscape defined by seasonal water and rural outposts. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Beaver Creek Cem and old schoolhouses including Rock Creek Sch.
  40. 1970 Map of Moore SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Moore SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Moore SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    The quiet Fergus County plains near Garneill are captured here in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace the path of the PIPELINE, locate industrial Gravel Pits, and follow the seasonal waters of East Buffalo Creek and Meadow Creek.
  43. 1970 Map of Heath, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Heath, 1973 Print
    1970 Heath
    1973 Print · USGS
    The rural community of Heath is captured in the early 1970s, showing a landscape defined by the forks of Big Spring Creek. Researchers can locate the Mountain View Sch, trace the Landing Strip, and explore sites like the Community Hall and Heath.
  46. 1970 Map of Castle Butte, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Castle Butte, 1973 Print
    1970 Castle Butte
    1973 Print · USGS
    Fergus County ranching country is documented here in the early seventies, showing a landscape of drainage creeks and high buttes. Local historians can trace the Cottonwood Sch, the Castle Hill Ski Area, and early resource sites like the Gravel Pits.
  49. 1970 Map of Ross Fork, 1974 Print
    1970 Map of Ross Fork, 1974 Print
    1970 Ross Fork
    1974 Print · USGS
    Fergus County in the early seventies shows a landscape shaped by rail lines and the Judith River basin. Genealogists and historians can locate the Ross Fork settlement, the King Colony Ranch, and the rural Wild Rose Sch.
  52. 1970 Map of Sipple, 1974 Print
    1970 Map of Sipple, 1974 Print
    1970 Sipple
    1974 Print · USGS
    Central Montana in the early 1970s is a landscape of intersecting rail lines and deep coulees along the county line. Researchers can trace the routes of the Burlington Northern and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific near Sipple and Hauck.
  55. 1970 Map of Big Spring, 1974 Print
    1970 Map of Big Spring, 1974 Print
    1970 Big Spring
    1974 Print · USGS
    The central Montana plains near the turn of the 1970s reveal a landscape of deep coulees and boundary lines between Fergus Co and Judith Basin Co. Trace the intricate drainage of Dry Wolf Creek and Big Spring Coulee across this ranching terrain.
  58. 1970 Map of Loco Ridge, 1974 Print
    1970 Map of Loco Ridge, 1974 Print
    1970 Loco Ridge
    1974 Print · USGS
    Fergus County in the early seventies is captured here as a landscape of isolated rail stops and high ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line through Piper and locate the remote settlement of Alaska.
  61. 1970 Map of Jump Off Peak, 1974 Print
    1970 Map of Jump Off Peak, 1974 Print
    1970 Jump Off Peak
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Big Snowy Mountains of Central Montana are shown here in the 1970s, marking a wilderness landscape defined by sharp ridges and deep canyons. Follow old Pack Trails to high-elevation landmarks like Jump off Peak, Mount Harlow, and the Crystal Cascades.
  64. 1971 Map of Kepple Bottoms, 1975 Print
    1971 Map of Kepple Bottoms, 1975 Print
    1971 Kepple Bottoms
    1975 Print · USGS
    Central Montana ranching and river history are preserved here in the early seventies, where the Missouri River forms the boundary of Fergus and Phillips counties. Researchers can trace the Old Musselshell Trail and locate isolated outposts like Gar Ranch and Rindal Ranch.
  67. 1971 Map of Hanson Flat, 1975 Print
    1971 Map of Hanson Flat, 1975 Print
    1971 Hanson Flat
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Missouri and Musselshell Rivers converge here in the early 1970s within the sprawling protected lands of central Montana. Genealogists and historians can trace historic paths like the Old Musselshell Trail and locate the settlement of Fergus near Hanson Flat.
  70. 1978 Map of Stanford NE, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Stanford NE, 1979 Print
    1978 Stanford NE
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Judith Basin highlands come into focus in the late 1970s, showing a landscape defined by ranching-era water features and high-bench topography. Researchers can trace the drainage of Coyote Bench and locate named water sources like Walker Spring and the Flowing Well.
  73. 1978 Map of Strouf Island, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Strouf Island, 1979 Print
    1978 Strouf Island
    1979 Print · USGS
    Central Montana ranching country comes into focus in the late 1970s, defined by deep coulees and rail lines. Trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad or the winding waters of Arrow Creek and Coffee Creek.
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