Old Maps of Leadville, Montana for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Leadville. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Leadville, 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 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 1958 Map of Butte
    1958 Map of Butte
    1958 Butte
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Leadville, including Missoula, Butte, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1959 Map of Deer Lodge, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Deer Lodge, 1961 Print
    1959 Deer Lodge
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Leadville, including Deer Lodge, Racetrack, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1960 Map of Butte
    1960 Map of Butte
    1960 Butte
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Leadville, including Missoula, Butte, and other nearby areas

  9. 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.

  10. 1989 Map of Sugarloaf Mountain
    1989 Map of Sugarloaf Mountain
    1989 Sugarloaf Mountain
    1989 Print · USGS
    Western Montana's high ridges are captured in the late eighties, showing the convergence of three counties along the Continental Divide. Researchers can trace old mining footprints at Schurchs Tunnel or explore the drainage basins of Orofino Creek and the Boulder River.

  11. 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.

  12. 1996 Map of Sugarloaf Mountain, 1998 Print
    1996 Map of Sugarloaf Mountain, 1998 Print
    1996 Sugarloaf Mountain
    1998 Print · USGS
    High in the Montana backcountry during the 1990s, this area shows the rugged intersection of mining history and wilderness recreation. Researchers can trace old resource extraction sites like Schurchs Tunnel and Leadville alongside the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.

  13. 2024 Map of Sugarloaf Mountain, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Sugarloaf Mountain, 2024 Print
    2024 Sugarloaf Mountain
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Boulder Mountains and the Deerlodge National Forest are mapped here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the high-country paths of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl and locate Leadville and Saratoga Mtn.

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