Old Maps of Swan Lake, Montana for Metal Detecting

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

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Swan Lake.


Swan Lake, MT maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Choteau, 1978 Print
    1955 Map of Choteau, 1978 Print
    1955 Choteau
    1978 Print · USGS
    Western Montana during the mid-fifties is captured here as a land of rugged high-country wilderness and vital eastern plains irrigation. Genealogists and historians can locate remote outposts like Condon, the communal Miller Colony, and the rail stops of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific.

  2. 1957 Map of Choteau
    1957 Map of Choteau
    1957 Choteau
    1957 Print · USGS
    Montana's mountain front meets the eastern plains in the mid-fifties, showing the transition from forested wilderness to irrigated ranch land. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Great Northern and find settlements like Choteau, Augusta, and Seeley Lake.

  3. 1958 Map of Choteau
    1958 Map of Choteau
    1958 Choteau
    1958 Print · USGS
    Montana's front range meets the high wilderness in the late fifties, where the Great Northern railway connects ranching towns to the eastern plains. Researchers can trace the development of irrigation at Bynum Reservoir or locate remote camps like the Big Prairie District Ranger Station and Helmville.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1962 Map of Choteau
    1962 Map of Choteau
    1962 Choteau
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Rocky Mountain Front meets the western plains in the early 1960s, showing a landscape defined by the Continental Divide. Genealogists and researchers can trace the tracks of the Great Northern and find settlements like Choteau, Augusta, and Bynum.

  5. 1965 Map of Swan Lake, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Swan Lake, 1968 Print
    1965 Swan Lake
    1968 Print · USGS
    Swan Lake and the surrounding Flathead National Forest are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the area's remote peaks and essential forest outposts. Researchers can locate the Swan Lake Guard Station, the Mission Lookout, and several high-country routes like the Alpine Pack Trail.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1976 Map of Choteau
    1976 Map of Choteau
    1976 Choteau
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Montana Rocky Mountain Front meets the plains in the 1970s, showcasing the high-altitude wilderness and the irrigation-fed ranching country. Trace the Great Northern Railway through Choteau or locate rural landmarks like the Farmington Cemetery and Gibson Reservoir.

  7. 1988 Map of Swan Peak, 1989 Print
    1988 Map of Swan Peak, 1989 Print
    1988 Swan Peak
    1989 Print · USGS
    Settlement in the Swan River Valley and the Bob Marshall Wilderness are captured in this late 1980s survey. Researchers can locate remote backcountry sites like the Spotted Bear Airport, the village of Condon, and the Swan Lake shoreline.

  8. 1994 Map of Swan lake, 1996 Print
    1994 Map of Swan lake, 1996 Print
    1994 Swan lake
    1996 Print · USGS
    Swan Lake and its surrounding National Forest lands are captured here in the mid-nineties. Researchers can locate the Swan Lake Boat Launch, trace the Swan River through the wildlife refuge, and find remote landmarks like Mission Lookout.

  9. 2011 Map of Swan Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Swan Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Swan Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Swan Lake, including Flathead County, Lake County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2014 Map of Swan Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Swan Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Swan Lake
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Swan Lake, including Flathead County, Lake County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2017 Map of Swan Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Swan Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Swan Lake
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Swan Lake, including Flathead County, Lake County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2020 Map of Swan Lake, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Swan Lake, 2020 Print
    2020 Swan Lake
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Swan Lake, including Flathead County, Lake County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2024 Map of Swan Lake, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Swan Lake, 2024 Print
    2024 Swan Lake
    2024 Print · USGS
    Swan Lake and the surrounding wilderness are captured here in the 2020s, showing the settlement and recreation patterns of the Montana Rockies. Researchers can trace forest access routes like Sixmile Lookout Trl or explore the boundaries of the Swan River National Wildlife Refuge.

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