1900s (20th Century) Maps of Helena, Montana

Explore 16 historic maps of Helena from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Helena, MT maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 1948 Map of White Sulphur Springs, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of White Sulphur Springs, 1951 Print
    1948 White Sulphur Springs
    1951 Print · USGS
    Montana's capital and the high country of the Big Belt Mountains come alive in this mid-century survey. Trace the early hydroelectric developments at Canyon Ferry Dam or follow the historic rail lines through Ringling and Townsend.

  4. 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

  5. 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

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

  7. 1958 Map of White Sulphur Springs, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of White Sulphur Springs, 1968 Print
    1958 White Sulphur Springs
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Helena, including Montana City, East Helena, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

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

  9. 1961 Map of White Sulphur Springs
    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.

  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. 1965 Map of White Sulphur Springs
    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.

  12. 1975 Map of Elliston, 1993 Print
    1975 Map of Elliston, 1993 Print
    1975 Elliston
    1993 Print · USGS
    Western Montana's rugged high-country comes into focus during the mid-seventies, showing the intersection of heavy industry and wilderness. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Milwaukee Road and locate remote sites such as the Swansea Mine or Wall City.

  13. 1975 Map of Canyon Ferry Dam, 1994 Print
    1975 Map of Canyon Ferry Dam, 1994 Print
    1975 Canyon Ferry Dam
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River and Big Belt Mountains define this Montana landscape during the mid-seventies. Genealogists and historians can trace old mining sites like the Snowback Mine and industrial settlements including White City and Louisville.

  14. 1985 Map of Helena
    1985 Map of Helena
    1985 Helena
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Montana state capital and its rugged southern mining districts appear in detail during the mid-eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the mining legacy of Unionville and Park City or examine the boundaries of Fort William H Harrison.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1985 Map of Scratchgravel Hills
    1985 Map of Scratchgravel Hills
    1985 Scratchgravel Hills
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northwest of Helena in the mid-eighties, this landscape reveals a mix of military training grounds and early valley development. Trace the boundaries of Fort William H Harrison Military Reservation and find local landmarks like Diamond Spring and the Helena Valley Canal.

  16. 1985 Map of East Helena
    1985 Map of East Helena
    1985 East Helena
    1985 Print · USGS
    East Helena and the county line are captured in the mid-eighties as the state capital region expanded into the surrounding valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named drainages like Holmes Gulch and local landmarks such as Montana City and the Helena Regional Airport.

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