Old Maps of Comet, Montana for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 18 historic maps of Comet. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Comet.


Comet, MT maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Helena
    1889 Map of Helena
    1889 Helena
    1889 Print · USGS
    The Montana territory is caught in a moment of feverish railroad and mining expansion just before the close of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace early mountain routes and rail stations through settlements like Marysville, Wickes, and the bustling territorial hub of Helena.

  2. 1893 Map of Helena
    1893 Map of Helena
    1893 Helena
    1893 Print · USGS
    Montana's gold and silver boom is captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing the rail lines and mining camps radiating from the territorial capital. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Helena or locate vanished sites like Blackfoot City and Gloster.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1899 Map of Boulder
    1899 Map of Boulder
    1899 Boulder
    1899 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County was at the peak of its mining and railroad boom when this survey was conducted. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Boulder and Wickes, as well as numerous hard-rock sites like the Hidden Treasure Mine and Amazon Mill.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1899 Map of Helena, 1956 Print
    1899 Map of Helena, 1956 Print
    1899 Helena
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Montana gold country and the Continental Divide appear here at the close of the nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the mining and rail networks connecting Helena and Butte, including Pikes Peak Mill, Marysville, and Ft. Harrison.

  5. 1903 Map of Helena
    1903 Map of Helena
    1903 Helena
    1903 Print · USGS
    Montana's mining heartland comes alive at the dawn of the new century, from the state capital to the copper-rich summits above the Silver Bow. Trace the early rail lines serving Marysville, locate the historic barracks of Ft. Harrison, and follow the mountain trails through Mullan Pass.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 1960 Map of Butte
    1960 Map of Butte
    1960 Butte
    1960 Print · USGS
    Western Montana at the dawn of the sixties is defined by its industrial mining hubs and the railroads that connect them. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Milwaukee Road through Butte or locate smaller settlements like Southern Cross and Bearmouth.

  10. 1962 Map of Butte
    1962 Map of Butte
    1962 Butte
    1962 Print · USGS
    Western Montana in the early sixties remains a landscape of industrial muscle and high-mountain passes. Trace the rail lines of the Northern Pacific through Deer Lodge and the mining history around Anaconda and Philipsburg.

  11. 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

  12. 1994 Map of Butte North
    1994 Map of Butte North
    1994 Butte North
    1994 Print · USGS
    Western Montana in the nineties was a landscape defined by ranching legacy and high-altitude mining. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional history at the Deer Lodge Prison Farm or locate old claims like the Saratoga Mine and Morning Glory Mine.

  13. 1996 Map of Mount Thompson, 1998 Print
    1996 Map of Mount Thompson, 1998 Print
    1996 Mount Thompson
    1998 Print · USGS
    Mining activity in the high country of Jefferson County is meticulously detailed during the mid-nineties. Trace the location of historic claims and operations like the Eva May Mine, the settlement of Comet, and landmarks such as Sugarloaf Mountain.

  14. 2011 Map of Mount Thompson, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Mount Thompson, 2011 Print
    2011 Mount Thompson
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Comet, including Fuller, Jefferson County, and other nearby areas

  15. 2014 Map of Mount Thompson, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Mount Thompson, 2014 Print
    2014 Mount Thompson
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Comet, including Fuller, Jefferson County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2017 Map of Mount Thompson, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Mount Thompson, 2017 Print
    2017 Mount Thompson
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Comet, including Fuller, Jefferson County, and other nearby areas

  17. 2020 Map of Mount Thompson, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Mount Thompson, 2020 Print
    2020 Mount Thompson
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Comet, including Fuller, Jefferson County, and other nearby areas

  18. 2024 Map of Mount Thompson, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Mount Thompson, 2024 Print
    2024 Mount Thompson
    2024 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County mining history comes alive in this contemporary survey of the high mountain terrain between the Deerlodge and Helena National Forests. Trace the roads to Comet, follow the Boulder River through Basin, and locate landmarks like Sugarloaf Mtn and Mt Thompson.

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