1960s Maps of Judith Basin County, Montana

1. 1961 Map of White Sulphur Springs

   

   1961 White Sulphur Springs

   1961 Print · USGS

   The Missouri River valley and central Montana highlands are captured here during a period of significant hydroelectric and rail expansion. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of the Northern Pacific and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific through settlements like White Sulphur Springs and Townsend.

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4. 1961 Map of Mixes Baldy, 1964 Print

   

   1961 Mixes Baldy

   1964 Print · USGS

   The Little Belt Mountains in the early sixties reveal a landscape of timbered peaks and hidden gulches within the Lewis and Clark National Forest. Researchers can trace old mountain routes like the Jeep Trail or locate remote sites like the Mine near Lone Tree Park.

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7. 1961 Map of The Arch, 1964 Print

   

   1961 The Arch

   1964 Print · USGS

   Judith Basin County at the start of the sixties reveals a landscape of high timbered ridges and deep coulees within the Lewis and Clark National Forest. Researchers can locate early mining activity at the Nailer Mine or trace seasonal drainages like Chambers Coulee.

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10. 1961 Map of Kings Hill, 1964 Print

    

    1961 Kings Hill

    1964 Print · USGS

    The high passes of Meagher and Cascade counties are captured here in the early 1960s, showing the intersection of three county lines. Trace mountain trails and recreation spots like Kings Hill Campground or landmarks such as Porphyry Peak and Kings Hill Pass.

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13. 1961 Map of Neihart, 1964 Print

    

    1961 Neihart

    1964 Print · USGS

    Neihart and the surrounding Little Belt Mountains are captured here in the early sixties, as the region's mining legacy remained etched into the landscape. Trace old workings at the Silver Dyke Mine or follow the waters of Belt Creek past Memorial Falls.

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16. 1961 Map of Yogo Peak, 1964 Print

    

    1961 Yogo Peak

    1964 Print · USGS

    The Little Belt Mountains of central Montana are documented here in the early sixties, showing a wilderness defined by high peaks and mining claims. Trace historic routes along Pack Trails to Yogo Peak or the Neihart No 2 mine site.

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19. 1961 Map of Limestone Butte, 1964 Print

    

    1961 Limestone Butte

    1964 Print · USGS

    Judith Basin was a land of high plateaus and deep drainage coulees in the early sixties, as seen in this detailed topographical study. Researchers can trace land use patterns near Peterson Mountain and find family-named landmarks like Colarchik Cabin Coulee or Whiskey Spring.

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22. 1961 Map of Barker, 1964 Print

    

    1961 Barker

    1964 Print · USGS

    Deep in the Little Belt Mountains during the early sixties, this map captures the mining legacy of Barker and Hughesville. Researchers can trace old prospecting routes like the Sawmill Trail and locate early Mines near Barker Mountain.

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25. 1961 Map of Sand Point, 1964 Print

    

    1961 Sand Point

    1964 Print · USGS

    The headwaters of the Judith and Musselshell rivers are captured here in the early sixties, showing a wilderness of ridges and trails. Researchers can trace remote mountain ranching at Middle Fork Ranch or locate early mineral extraction at Mines along Prospect Ridge.

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28. 1961 Map of Neihart, 1965 Print

    

    1961 Neihart

    1965 Print · USGS

    The mining district around Neihart and the Lewis and Clark National Forest come alive in this early 1960s survey. Researchers can trace deep-mountain legacy sites like the Silver Dyke Mine, Kings Hill Pass, and the Yogo Lookout Tower.

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31. 1961 Map of Barker, 1966 Print

    

    1961 Barker

    1966 Print · USGS

    The mining camps of Judith Basin are documented here in the early sixties, showing the remote peaks of the Little Belt Mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Barker and Hughesville, or find the Barker Cem and Chambers Mine.

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34. 1965 Map of White Sulphur Springs

    

    1965 White Sulphur Springs

    1965 Print · USGS

    Central Montana in the late 1950s and early 60s reveals a rugged mountain landscape shaped by the Missouri River and the emergence of the Canyon Ferry Reservoir. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy ranching sites, the Northern Pacific rail line, and remote schoolhouses like Cottonwood School and Spokane Creek School.

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37. 1967 Map of Monarch NE, 1969 Print

    

    1967 Monarch NE

    1969 Print · USGS

    Montana's high country at the edge of the Little Belt Mountains is captured here in the late sixties. Trace the drainage systems of Sweet Never Coulee and Dutchman Coulee or find landmarks like Rattlesnake Butte and GLO Post 26.

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40. 1967 Map of Monarch, 1970 Print

    

    1967 Monarch

    1970 Print · USGS

    In the late 1960s, the mountain settlement of Monarch remained a key outpost in the Lewis and Clark National Forest. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade and locate historical sites like the Prospect or Saint Thomas Camp.

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