1940s Maps of Jefferson County, Montana

Explore 5 historic maps of Jefferson County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Jefferson County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Jefferson County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Jefferson County, MT maps

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  1. 1947 Map of Bozeman, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Bozeman, 1948 Print
    1947 Bozeman
    1948 Print · USGS
    Bozeman and the surrounding mountain ranges are captured here just after the war, showing the vital rail and river networks of southwestern Montana. Genealogists and historians can trace routes to early settlements like Virginia City, Gallatin Gateway, and the mountain community of Jardine.

  2. 1947 Map of Butte, 1949 Print
    1947 Map of Butte, 1949 Print
    1947 Butte
    1949 Print · USGS
    Western Montana at the peak of its rail-and-river era shows the vital connections between the mining and industrial centers of Butte and Helena. Researchers can trace the three major railroad lines serving mountain settlements like Garrison, Philipsburg, and Warm Springs.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1948 Map of Bozeman, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Bozeman, 1951 Print
    1948 Bozeman
    1951 Print · USGS
    Southern Montana in the late 1940s is shown as a high-country crossroads of rail lines and river headwaters. Genealogists and historians can trace old town sites like Virginia City and McLeod alongside the Northern Pacific and Milwaukee Road railroads.

  4. 1948 Map of White Sulphur Springs, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of White Sulphur Springs, 1951 Print
    1948 White Sulphur Springs
    1951 Print · USGS
    Montana's capital and the high country of the Big Belt Mountains come alive in this mid-century survey. Trace the early hydroelectric developments at Canyon Ferry Dam or follow the historic rail lines through Ringling and Townsend.

  5. 1949 Map of Radersburg, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Radersburg, 1953 Print
    1949 Radersburg
    1953 Print · USGS
    Radersburg and the surrounding mountain gulches are captured here in the late 1940s during a period of transition for Montana's mining and ranching communities. Researchers can trace deep-rooted mining claims like the Black Friday Mines or locate rural landmarks such as the Crow Creek School and Riverside Ranch.
    5 unique versions available

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