1980s Maps of Jefferson County, Montana

Explore 39 historic maps of Jefferson County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Jefferson County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Jefferson County, MT maps

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  1. 1985 Map of Louisville
    1985 Map of Louisville
    1985 Louisville
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Montana in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape shaped by national forest boundaries and utility corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace the small settlements of Louisville and Clasoil or locate mineral Prospects near Mitchell Gulch.

  2. 1985 Map of Helena
    1985 Map of Helena
    1985 Helena
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Montana state capital and its rugged southern mining districts appear in detail during the mid-eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the mining legacy of Unionville and Park City or examine the boundaries of Fort William H Harrison.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1985 Map of East Helena
    1985 Map of East Helena
    1985 East Helena
    1985 Print · USGS
    East Helena and the county line are captured in the mid-eighties as the state capital region expanded into the surrounding valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named drainages like Holmes Gulch and local landmarks such as Montana City and the Helena Regional Airport.

  4. 1985 Map of Black Mountain
    1985 Map of Black Mountain
    1985 Black Mountain
    1985 Print · USGS
    The peaks of the Helena National Forest and the edge of a military reservation define this 1980s Montana landscape. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Walker, Black Mountain, and the Prospects found throughout Colorado Gulch.

  5. 1985 Map of Ratio Mountain, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Ratio Mountain, 1986 Print
    1985 Ratio Mountain
    1986 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County’s high country is captured here in the 1980s, detailing the transition from national forest to valley ranchland. Researchers can trace mineral exploration sites like a mine shaft and prospects or locate vital water sources such as Wildhorse Spring and Roadside Spring.

  6. 1985 Map of Bison Mountain, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Bison Mountain, 1986 Print
    1985 Bison Mountain
    1986 Print · USGS
    The high Montana ridges of the mid-1980s are captured here along the Continental Divide at the county line. Trace historic mineral prospects near Treasure Mountain and the primitive Pack Trail winding through Blackfoot Meadows.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1985 Map of Thunderbolt Creek, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Thunderbolt Creek, 1986 Print
    1985 Thunderbolt Creek
    1986 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the Rockies define this mid-1980s survey of the border between Powell and Jefferson Counties. Hikers and historians can trace the Continental Divide across Thunderbolt Mountain or locate early mining activity at various prospects near Finn Gulch.

  8. 1985 Map of Elkhorn, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Elkhorn, 1986 Print
    1985 Elkhorn
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Elkhorn mining district in the mid-eighties reveals a landscape shaped by Montana's silver heritage. Researchers can trace the layout of Elkhorn, locate the local Cem, and identify historical extraction sites like Mine Shafts and Greyback Gulch.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1985 Map of Crow Creek Falls, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Crow Creek Falls, 1986 Print
    1985 Crow Creek Falls
    1986 Print · USGS
    High in the Elkhorn Mountains during the mid-1980s, this area reveals a landscape shaped by mining and timber. Trace the paths of the Tizer Trail past numerous prospects and name family landmarks like Manley Park and Bonanza Ridge.

  10. 1985 Map of Basin, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Basin, 1986 Print
    1985 Basin
    1986 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County’s mining and mountain terrain is captured here in the mid-1980s, centered on the settlement of Basin. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at the Cem or follow the route of the Abandoned Railroad along the Boulder River.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1985 Map of Sheepshead Mountain, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Sheepshead Mountain, 1986 Print
    1985 Sheepshead Mountain
    1986 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County was still defined by its mining and timber heritage in the 1980s. You can trace the remnants of resource extraction through numerous Prospect sites and follow the Old Railroad Grade as it winds past Maney Lake.

  12. 1985 Map of Boulder West, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Boulder West, 1986 Print
    1985 Boulder West
    1986 Print · USGS
    The mountain terrain of Jefferson County comes into focus in the mid-1980s as it transitions from the Boulder valley into the forest. Researchers can trace the courses of the Boulder River and Little Boulder River or locate several Prospect sites and the high Doe Ridge.

  13. 1985 Map of Elk Park Pass, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Elk Park Pass, 1986 Print
    1985 Elk Park Pass
    1986 Print · USGS
    The high Continental Divide country of Jefferson County comes alive in this mid-eighties survey of the Elk Park region. Genealogists and historians can trace an Old Railroad Grade through Woodville Canyon and locate mining sites like the Mine Dumps and prospects near Woodville.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1985 Map of Chessman Reservoir, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Chessman Reservoir, 1986 Print
    1985 Chessman Reservoir
    1986 Print · USGS
    The mining camps and mountain basins of Jefferson County are captured in the 1980s as the landscape transitioned toward recreation and conservation. Genealogists and researchers can locate old mining claims at Frohner Basin and trace the history of Rimini and Nellie Grant.

  15. 1985 Map of Mount Thompson, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Mount Thompson, 1986 Print
    1985 Mount Thompson
    1986 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County mining history comes alive in the mid-1980s as high-altitude forest and industry intersect. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Abandoned Railroad along the Boulder River or locate the historic Comet Mine Shaft and Comet settlement.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1985 Map of Wilson Park, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Wilson Park, 1986 Print
    1985 Wilson Park
    1986 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County's high-country parks and summits are captured in the mid-1980s before modern developments. Trace old mountain routes and water sources like Keogh Reservoir, Fletcher Mountain, and the remote Seldom Seen Park.

  17. 1985 Map of Jefferson City, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Jefferson City, 1986 Print
    1985 Jefferson City
    1986 Print · USGS
    Jefferson City and the surrounding gulches of the Helena National Forest are shown in detail during the mid-1980s. Researchers can locate numerous Mine Shafts, the local Cem, and the path of an Abandoned R. R. winding along Prickly Pear Creek.

  18. 1985 Map of Casey Peak, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Casey Peak, 1986 Print
    1985 Casey Peak
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Elkhorn Mountains and Helena National Forest define this mid-1980s landscape of high peaks and secluded mountain parks. Researchers can trace historic trails to landmarks like Casey Peak, Airplane Park, and old mining Shaft sites.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1985 Map of Wickes, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Wickes, 1986 Print
    1985 Wickes
    1986 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1980s, the high country of Jefferson County remained a landscape of active and legacy mining. Local historians can trace the remnants of the silver and lead era through the Abandoned RR near Wickes and the many Prospect sites along Stagecoach Road.

  20. 1985 Map of Clancy, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Clancy, 1986 Print
    1985 Clancy
    1986 Print · USGS
    The mining and thermal spring history of Jefferson County is preserved here during the mid-1980s. Local researchers can trace the Abandoned RR through Clancy or locate historic mineral sites like Mine Shafts near Alhambra Hot Springs.

  21. 1985 Map of Boulder East, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Boulder East, 1986 Print
    1985 Boulder East
    1986 Print · USGS
    Boulder and its surrounding valley are captured in the mid-1980s as a community shaped by the river and the forest. Researchers can trace the town cemetery Cem, the landmark Boulder Hot Springs, and local mountain peaks like Bull Mountain.

  22. 1985 Map of Bison Canyon, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Bison Canyon, 1986 Print
    1985 Bison Canyon
    1986 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County’s high mountain terrain is captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the intersection of early mining and rail history. Trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade through Bison Canyon or locate remote prospects and a Mine Shaft near Mount Pisgah.

  23. 1985 Map of Whitetail Peak, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Whitetail Peak, 1986 Print
    1985 Whitetail Peak
    1986 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County’s high mountain country is captured here in the mid-1980s, centered on the waters of Whitetail Reservoir. Researchers can trace old mountain access routes via the Pack Trail or locate mineral exploration sites at the Mine Shaft and various Prospect labels.

  24. 1985 Map of Three Brothers, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Three Brothers, 1986 Print
    1985 Three Brothers
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Continental Divide straddles the high Montana timberline during the 1980s, where three counties and two national forests meet. Genealogists and historians can locate specific old Mine Shafts and natural landmarks like Jericho Mountain and Scott Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1986 Map of Willow Springs
    1986 Map of Willow Springs
    1986 Willow Springs
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Boulder River valley and surrounding peaks are captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape shaped by mineral exploration. Researchers can trace numerous Mine Shafts and Prospects near Willow Springs.

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