Old Maps of Virginia City, Montana for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 12 historic maps of Virginia City. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Virginia City, 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 Virginia City, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of Virginia City, 1954 Print
    1950 Virginia City
    1954 Print · USGS
    Madison County mining history is preserved here during the early fifties, detailing the rugged terrain of the Tobacco Root Mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace family claims at the Nine Grant Mines, find the local Cem, or locate the South Meadow Creek Ranger Station.
    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. 1988 Map of Virginia City, 1989 Print
    1988 Map of Virginia City, 1989 Print
    1988 Virginia City
    1989 Print · USGS
    Madison County's gold mining heritage is on full display in the 1980s as the landscape around Virginia City continues to reflect its territorial importance. Researchers can trace historic extraction sites like the Alameda Mine and Bell Mine or locate the old Narrow Gauge route through Alder Gulch.

  11. 1989 Map of Ennis, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Ennis, 1990 Print
    1989 Ennis
    1990 Print · USGS
    Madison County ranching and the rise of mountain tourism define this region during the 1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Ennis, find historic mining sites like the Missouri Mine, or locate the settlements at Virginia City and McAllister.

  12. 2024 Map of Virginia City, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Virginia City, 2024 Print
    2024 Virginia City
    2024 Print · USGS
    Virginia City and the surrounding Madison County mining district are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites near Boothill Cem, the Madison County Courthouse, and along Alder Gulch.

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