Old Maps of Watkins, Montana for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Watkins. 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 Watkins.


Watkins, MT maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Glendive, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Glendive, 1967 Print
    1954 Glendive
    1967 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana at mid-century shows a landscape of river-valley commerce and remote prairie ranching. Researchers can trace the legacy of rural education and transport through sites like Prairie Elk School, the Great Northern rail lines, and Circle.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Glendive
    1957 Map of Glendive
    1957 Glendive
    1957 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana in the mid-1950s is defined by its deep river valleys and a sprawling network of rural school districts. You can trace the path of the Great Northern railroad and locate vanished local landmarks like Breezy Flat School and Newton Junction.

  3. 1958 Map of Glendive
    1958 Map of Glendive
    1958 Glendive
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana and the North Dakota borderlands come alive in the late fifties, showing the agricultural heart of the Yellowstone valley. Trace the legacy of rural education through Kimmel School and Ridgelawn School or locate rail hubs in Glendive and Sidney.

  4. 1965 Map of Watkins, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Watkins, 1968 Print
    1965 Watkins
    1968 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana ranching country is captured here in the mid-sixties, spanning the border of McCone and Prairie counties. Researchers can trace local water management and early roads near Watkins, Lisk Creek Dam, and the winding Redwater River.

  5. 1982 Map of Circle
    1982 Map of Circle
    1982 Circle
    1982 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana ranching country and the town of Circle are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Burlington Northern rail corridor and find rural landmarks like Crazy Butte, Lindsay, and Brockway.

  6. 2011 Map of Watkins, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Watkins, 2011 Print
    2011 Watkins
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Watkins, including McCone County, Prairie County, and other nearby areas

  7. 2014 Map of Watkins, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Watkins, 2014 Print
    2014 Watkins
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Watkins, including McCone County, Prairie County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2017 Map of Watkins, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Watkins, 2017 Print
    2017 Watkins
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Watkins, including McCone County, Prairie County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2020 Map of Watkins, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Watkins, 2020 Print
    2020 Watkins
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Watkins, including McCone County, Prairie County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2024 Map of Watkins, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Watkins, 2024 Print
    2024 Watkins
    2024 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape around Watkins is documented in this contemporary survey as it sits at the edge of McCone and Prairie Counties. You can trace the winding course of the Redwater River and locate water resources like Lisk Cr Reservoir and Fryxell Coulee.

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