Old Maps of Sterling, Montana

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Sterling, MT maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Three Forks
    1888 Map of Three Forks
    1888 Three Forks
    1888 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Montana was a land of mining camps and river junctions in the late nineteenth century, as the railroad began to connect established valleys. Genealogists can trace family roots through pioneer settlements like Virginia City, Salesville, and Spring Hill, or locate early crossings at Barton's Bridge.

  2. 1894 Map of Three Forks
    1894 Map of Three Forks
    1894 Three Forks
    1894 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Montana thrives along the river forks and rail lines during the mid-1880s. Genealogists and historians can trace early town sites like Pony, Logan, and Salesville while locating river crossings such as Fly's Bridge and Shedds Bridge.

  3. 1895 Map of Three Forks
    1895 Map of Three Forks
    1895 Three Forks
    1895 Print · USGS
    Southern Montana was a landscape of emerging rail towns and gold-country gulches during the mid-1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Bozeman, locate Guns Ranch, and follow the Northern Pacific Railroad through Three Forks.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1947 Map of Bozeman, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Bozeman, 1948 Print
    1947 Bozeman
    1948 Print · USGS
    Bozeman and the surrounding mountain ranges are captured here just after the war, showing the vital rail and river networks of southwestern Montana. Genealogists and historians can trace routes to early settlements like Virginia City, Gallatin Gateway, and the mountain community of Jardine.

  5. 1948 Map of Bozeman, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Bozeman, 1951 Print
    1948 Bozeman
    1951 Print · USGS
    Southern Montana in the late 1940s is shown as a high-country crossroads of rail lines and river headwaters. Genealogists and historians can trace old town sites like Virginia City and McLeod alongside the Northern Pacific and Milwaukee Road railroads.

  6. 1950 Map of Harrison, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of Harrison, 1954 Print
    1950 Harrison
    1954 Print · USGS
    Madison County's mining and ranching history is captured here in the mid-century, from the high peaks to the rail lines. Trace old mining operations like the Boss Tweed Mine, visit the Potosi Hot Springs, or locate the Sterling (Aban'd) townsite.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1955 Map of Bozeman
    1955 Map of Bozeman
    1955 Bozeman
    1955 Print · USGS
    Bozeman and the upper Missouri River headwaters are captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the vital rail and river networks of southwestern Montana. Local historians can trace the routes of the Northern Pacific railroad through Livingston and locate smaller settlements like Trident, Anceney, and Jardine.

  8. 1958 Map of Bozeman, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Bozeman, 1968 Print
    1958 Bozeman
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Gallatin and Madison River valleys are captured here in the late fifties, showing the region's transition into a modern mountain hub. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Northern Pacific RR, locate the Anceney School, and see the early layout of Bozeman.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1965 Map of Bozeman
    1965 Map of Bozeman
    1965 Bozeman
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Montana's river valleys and mountain ranges appear in detail during the early 1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era settlements like Trident, locate the Anceney School, and see the early footprint of Montana State College.

  10. 1987 Map of Maltbys Mound, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Maltbys Mound, 1988 Print
    1987 Maltbys Mound
    1988 Print · USGS
    Madison County mining and mountain peaks are captured here in the late eighties. Researchers can trace the legacy of mineral extraction through the Revenue Mine, Galena Mine, and Sterling settlement, while identifying high-country landmarks like Sugarloaf Mountain.

  11. 1992 Map of Bozeman
    1992 Map of Bozeman
    1992 Bozeman
    1992 Print · USGS
    The Gallatin and Madison valleys are captured here in the early nineties, centered on the growth of the Montana State University area. Researchers can trace the legacy of mining in the Tobacco Root Mountains or locate landmarks like the Madison Buffalo Jump State Monument and Church Hill Church.

  12. 1997 Map of Maltbys Mound, 2001 Print
    1997 Map of Maltbys Mound, 2001 Print
    1997 Maltbys Mound
    2001 Print · USGS
    Madison County's mining heart is on full display in the 1990s as it interfaces with the national forest boundary. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the locations of the Revenue Mine, the timber works at Hagler Sawmill, and the settlement at Sterling.

  13. 2011 Map of Maltbys Mound, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Maltbys Mound, 2011 Print
    2011 Maltbys Mound
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Madison County, United States, and other nearby areas

  14. 2014 Map of Maltbys Mound, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Maltbys Mound, 2014 Print
    2014 Maltbys Mound
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Madison County, United States, and other nearby areas

  15. 2017 Map of Maltbys Mound, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Maltbys Mound, 2017 Print
    2017 Maltbys Mound
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Madison County, United States, and other nearby areas

  16. 2020 Map of Maltbys Mound, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Maltbys Mound, 2020 Print
    2020 Maltbys Mound
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Madison County, United States, and other nearby areas

  17. 2024 Map of Maltbys Mound, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Maltbys Mound, 2024 Print
    2024 Maltbys Mound
    2024 Print · USGS
    Madison County high country is shown here in the mid-2020s, featuring the eastern slopes of the Tobacco Root Mountains. Researchers can trace old mountain routes like Potosi Rd and locate landmarks such as Sterling and the Eagle Rock mine.

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