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1950s Maps of Jefferson County, Montana

Explore 19 historic maps of Jefferson County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Jefferson County, MT maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Devils Fence
    1950 Map of Devils Fence
    1950 Devils Fence
    1950 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County ranchlands and mining districts are meticulously detailed in this mid-century survey of the Boulder Valley region. Researchers can locate remote family landmarks such as the Quaintance Ranch, Boulder Valley Church, and the active Ida Mine.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Jefferson City, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Jefferson City, 1952 Print
    1950 Jefferson City
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mining districts in Jefferson and Lewis and Clark Counties are shown in high detail during the early fifties. Trace the history of the Northern Pacific rail line and dozens of old workings like the Grey Eagle Mine and Rimini.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of Three Forks, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Three Forks, 1953 Print
    1950 Three Forks
    1953 Print · USGS
    Three Forks and the surrounding Gallatin Valley are captured here just after the war, showing the historic meeting of the rivers that form the Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of this ranching community through the Jefferson Sch, Fairview Cem, and the Climbing Arrow Ranch.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1950 Map of Jefferson Island, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of Jefferson Island, 1954 Print
    1950 Jefferson Island
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Jefferson River valley in the early 1950s reveals a landscape of industrial rail lines and established family ranchlands. Genealogists and local historians can locate early homesteads like Tribble Ranch, the Eureka School, and the South Boulder Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1950 Map of East Helena, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of East Helena, 1954 Print
    1950 East Helena
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley near East Helena comes to life in the early fifties as a hub of rail transport and industrial mining. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Harmony School, St Anns Cem, and the Economy Mine.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1950 Map of Clancy, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of Clancy, 1954 Print
    1950 Clancy
    1954 Print · USGS
    In the mid-century Montana mountains, the mining district around Clancy and Elkhorn remains a network of high-altitude claims and forest outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace old operations like the Golden Age Mine and Elkhorn Skyline Mine or locate the Clancy Post Office.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1950 Map of Helena, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of Helena, 1954 Print
    1950 Helena
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Montana state capital and its mining-era outskirts are captured here just after the war, showing the city's growth alongside established military and medical sites. Researchers can trace the legacy of Unionville, locate the St Joseph Orphan Home, or explore the many gulches and mines that defined the early local economy.
    6 unique versions available
  22. 1954 Map of Elk Park, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Elk Park, 1956 Print
    1954 Elk Park
    1956 Print · USGS
    The high country of the Continental Divide near Butte comes into focus during the mid-fifties, showing the transition from industrial mining to the Deerlodge National Forest. Researchers can trace the Northern Pacific rail line past the Ruby Mine and old settlements at Woodville and McQueen.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1954 Map of Basin, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Basin, 1956 Print
    1954 Basin
    1956 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Powell Counties were centers of intense mountain industry in the mid-fifties, linked by the GREAT NORTHERN rail line. Researchers can trace dozens of individual lode and placer operations, including the Monarch Mine, Bullion Mine, and the local rail hub at Basin.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1954 Map of Boulder, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Boulder, 1956 Print
    1954 Boulder
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Boulder valley in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of mountain ranching and railway life. Genealogists and researchers can trace family holdings at the Keogh Ranch and Mc Cauley Ranch, or locate historic sites like the May Day Mine and Boulder Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1955 Map of Bozeman
    1955 Map of Bozeman
    1955 Bozeman
    1955 Print · USGS
    Bozeman and the upper Missouri River headwaters are captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the vital rail and river networks of southwestern Montana. Local historians can trace the routes of the Northern Pacific railroad through Livingston and locate smaller settlements like Trident, Anceney, and Jardine.
  34. 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
  37. 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.
  40. 1958 Map of Butte
    1958 Map of Butte
    1958 Butte
    1958 Print · USGS
    Western Montana's mining and rail corridors are captured in the late fifties, from the urban bustle of the Copper King cities to high mountain passes. Researchers can trace the path of the Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific through Deer Lodge and locate remote outposts like Potomac Post Office.
    5 unique versions available
  43. 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.
  46. 1958 Map of Bozeman, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Bozeman, 1968 Print
    1958 Bozeman
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Gallatin and Madison River valleys are captured here in the late fifties, showing the region's transition into a modern mountain hub. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Northern Pacific RR, locate the Anceney School, and see the early layout of Bozeman.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1958 Map of White Sulphur Springs, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of White Sulphur Springs, 1968 Print
    1958 White Sulphur Springs
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central Montana in the late fifties was a landscape of high-country mining and newly formed reservoirs. You can trace the rail-and-river economy of the era through sites like Canyon Ferry Lake, the East Pacific Mine, and the historic Fort Logan.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1959 Map of Butte North, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Butte North, 1961 Print
    1959 Butte North
    1961 Print · USGS
    Silver Bow County in the late fifties was the heart of the American copper industry, dominated by the massive mining operations around Butte. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Northern Pacific and locate historic mining sites like the Butte Pacific Mine or the emerging Berkeley Pit.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1959 Map of Deer Lodge, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Deer Lodge, 1961 Print
    1959 Deer Lodge
    1961 Print · USGS
    Deer Lodge and the Clark Fork valley are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape defined by parallel transcontinental railroads and mountain mining. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Deer Lodge, the State Prison, and isolated settlements like Leadville.
    2 unique versions available
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