Old Maps of Rising Sun, Montana for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Rising Sun with 11 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Rising Sun has changed over the decades.


Rising Sun, MT maps

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  1. 1904 Map of Chief Mountain
    1904 Map of Chief Mountain
    1904 Chief Mountain
    1904 Print · USGS
    The northern Rockies at the dawn of the century were a rugged borderland of forest reserves and tribal lands. Researchers can trace early outposts like Kipps Cabin and Altyn, or locate family-named sites including Rogers Ranch and Geduhn's.
    8 unique versions available

  2. 1938 Map of Chief Mountain, 1953 Print
    1938 Map of Chief Mountain, 1953 Print
    1938 Chief Mountain
    1953 Print · USGS
    Glacier National Park and the neighboring Blackfeet Indian Reservation are shown here during the late thirties as the modern highway system was taking shape. You can trace the early tourism and management landscape through Going-to-the-Sun Chalet, Many Glacier, and the remote Sperry Chalet.
    8 unique versions available

  3. 1960 Map of Cut Bank, 1968 Print
    1960 Map of Cut Bank, 1968 Print
    1960 Cut Bank
    1968 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the Rockies meet the eastern plains in the 1960s, showing the intersection of federal lands and the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. Trace the path of the Great Northern railway and find local landmarks like the Blackfoot Boarding School and Family Mission Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1963 Map of Cut Bank
    1963 Map of Cut Bank
    1963 Cut Bank
    1963 Print · USGS
    Northern Montana’s mountain passes and high plains are captured here in the early 1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace the Great Northern rail stops from Browning to Ethridge or locate the remote outposts at Polebridge and Babb.

  5. 1964 Map of Cut Bank
    1964 Map of Cut Bank
    1964 Cut Bank
    1964 Print · USGS
    Glacier National Park and the Blackfeet Indian Reservation meet in the early sixties at the triple divide of North America. Researchers can trace the Great Northern Railway through mountain passes and locate local landmarks like the Blackfoot Boarding School and Apgar Village.

  6. 1968 Map of Rising Sun, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Rising Sun, 1972 Print
    1968 Rising Sun
    1972 Print · USGS
    Glacier National Park at the end of the 1960s highlights the classic peaks and alpine lakes that define the High Rockies. Researchers can trace the legendary Going-to-the-Sun Road past Rising Sun and explore the remote Triple Divide Trail.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2011 Map of Rising Sun, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Rising Sun, 2011 Print
    2011 Rising Sun
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Rising Sun, including Glacier County, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 2014 Map of Rising Sun, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Rising Sun, 2014 Print
    2014 Rising Sun
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Rising Sun, including Glacier County, United States, and other nearby areas

  9. 2017 Map of Rising Sun, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Rising Sun, 2017 Print
    2017 Rising Sun
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Rising Sun, including Glacier County, United States, and other nearby areas

  10. 2020 Map of Rising Sun, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Rising Sun, 2020 Print
    2020 Rising Sun
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Rising Sun, including Glacier County, United States, and other nearby areas

  11. 2024 Map of Rising Sun, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Rising Sun, 2024 Print
    2024 Rising Sun
    2024 Print · USGS
    The glacial landscape of Montana's high country is captured here in the contemporary era. Researchers can trace the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road past Wild Goose Island and explore the trails leading to Virginia Falls.

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