1950s Maps of Lewis and Clark County, Montana

Explore 24 historic maps of Lewis and Clark County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Lewis and Clark County, MT maps

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  1. 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

  2. 1950 Map of Canyon Ferry, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Canyon Ferry, 1952 Print
    1950 Canyon Ferry
    1952 Print · USGS
    Broadwater and Lewis and Clark counties are captured here in the mid-century as the Missouri River valley underwent massive change. Genealogists and historians can trace the transition from old settlements like York and Placer to the rising waters of Canyon Ferry Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1950 Map of East Helena, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of East Helena, 1954 Print
    1950 East Helena
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley near East Helena comes to life in the early fifties as a hub of rail transport and industrial mining. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Harmony School, St Anns Cem, and the Economy Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1950 Map of Helena, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of Helena, 1954 Print
    1950 Helena
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Montana state capital and its mining-era outskirts are captured here just after the war, showing the city's growth alongside established military and medical sites. Researchers can trace the legacy of Unionville, locate the St Joseph Orphan Home, or explore the many gulches and mines that defined the early local economy.
    6 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Great Falls
    1954 Map of Great Falls
    1954 Great Falls
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley in the mid-1950s is shown at a time of significant industrial and military growth. Genealogists and historians can locate early schools and rail stops like Tiger Butte Community Center, Fort Benton, and the Anaconda Wire Plant.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of Basin, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Basin, 1956 Print
    1954 Basin
    1956 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Powell Counties were centers of intense mountain industry in the mid-fifties, linked by the GREAT NORTHERN rail line. Researchers can trace dozens of individual lode and placer operations, including the Monarch Mine, Bullion Mine, and the local rail hub at Basin.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 1957 Map of Great Falls
    1957 Map of Great Falls
    1957 Great Falls
    1957 Print · USGS
    Montana's central plains and mountain foothills are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the hub of Great Falls and the surrounding grain-shipping towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through the rail sidings of the Great Northern and small rural communities like Sand Coulee or Fort Benton.

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 1958 Map of Porphyry Reef, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Porphyry Reef, 1959 Print
    1958 Porphyry Reef
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Montana high country along the Continental Divide is shown here in the late fifties, where the Flathead Range meets the Sun River headwaters. Trace the remote Pack Trail network connecting the Wrong Creek Guard Station to landmarks like Porphyry Reef and Teton Pass.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1958 Map of Barr Creek, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Barr Creek, 1960 Print
    1958 Barr Creek
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Sun River country comes into focus in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by ranching and water engineering. Researchers can trace early irrigation routes like Geldrich Ditch and find local landmarks such as Morris Ranch and Black Butte.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1958 Map of Sawtooth Ridge, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Sawtooth Ridge, 1960 Print
    1958 Sawtooth Ridge
    1960 Print · USGS
    In the late 1950s, this Montana wilderness was a landscape of high alpine ridges and early water infrastructure. You can trace early forest management and remote outposts from the Sun Canyon Lodge to the Hannan Gulch Guard Sta and Home Pack Trail.
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1958 Map of Glenn Creek, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Glenn Creek, 1960 Print
    1958 Glenn Creek
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Lewis and Clark National Forest in the late 1950s is revealed as a landscape of high summits and winding river forks. Track the remote Cabin Creek Guard Station, the crossing at Cabin Bridge, and the reach of the Sun River Game Preserve Bdy.
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1958 Map of Pretty Prairie, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Pretty Prairie, 1960 Print
    1958 Pretty Prairie
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Lewis and Clark National Forest meets the Sun River Game Preserve in this late 1950s wilderness survey. Trace backcountry infrastructure like the Pretty Prairie Guard Sta, Camp Allan, and the remote Airstrip along the South Fork Sun River.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1958 Map of Avon, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Avon, 1960 Print
    1958 Avon
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Little Blackfoot River valley was a vital transport corridor in the late 1950s, bridging the gap between ranching lands and the high timber of the Helena National Forest. Researchers can trace the legacy of the mining era at Blackfoot City (Ghost Town) and locate landmarks like the Shearing Plant and Lost Cabin.
    4 unique versions available

  18. 1958 Map of Gates Park, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Gates Park, 1960 Print
    1958 Gates Park
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Sun River backcountry in the late fifties was a vital hub for forest management and wilderness navigation. Researchers can trace the remote Gates Park Guard Station, its isolated Landing Strip, and the Pack Trail routes near Rabbit Butte.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1958 Map of Patricks Basin, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Patricks Basin, 1960 Print
    1958 Patricks Basin
    1960 Print · USGS
    In the late 1950s, this area of the Lewis and Clark National Forest centered on the water management of Gibson Reservoir and high-country ranching. Trace the path of the Pack Trail past Klick Lower Ranch or locate the remote Sheep Sheds.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1958 Map of Castle Reef, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Castle Reef, 1960 Print
    1958 Castle Reef
    1960 Print · USGS
    The eastern front of the Rockies meets the Montana plains in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of high timber and remote cattle outposts. Trace family land ties at Kellogg Ranch or follow the engineering of the Pishkun Canal near Wagner Basin.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1958 Map of Split Rock Lake, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Split Rock Lake, 1960 Print
    1958 Split Rock Lake
    1960 Print · USGS
    Teton County ranching and water management come into focus in the late 1950s, showing a landscape of high ridges and irrigation works. Trace the legacy of early settlers at the Indian Burial Ground and abandoned sites like Stetler Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1958 Map of Arsenic Peak, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Arsenic Peak, 1960 Print
    1958 Arsenic Peak
    1960 Print · USGS
    Montana's Rocky Mountain Front appears in the late fifties as a network of pack trails and remote outposts. Trace the early tourism and hydrology of the region through Sorrell Guest Resort, the Gibson Reservoir, and Medicine Springs.
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1958 Map of White Sulphur Springs, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of White Sulphur Springs, 1968 Print
    1958 White Sulphur Springs
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central Montana in the late fifties was a landscape of high-country mining and newly formed reservoirs. You can trace the rail-and-river economy of the era through sites like Canyon Ferry Lake, the East Pacific Mine, and the historic Fort Logan.
    3 unique versions available

  24. 1959 Map of Elliston, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Elliston, 1961 Print
    1959 Elliston
    1961 Print · USGS
    The mountain passes of the Continental Divide appear in great detail here in the late fifties as the mining and railroad era evolved. Local historians can trace the Northern Pacific line past Blossburg or locate old operations like the Strawberry Mine and Ophir Cave.
    3 unique versions available

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