1950s Maps of Mineral County, Montana

1. 1956 Map of St Regis, 1958 Print

   

   1956 St Regis

   1958 Print · USGS

   Mineral County in the mid-fifties is defined by the vital rail and river junction at the foot of the Coeur d'Alene Mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace early transport routes like Mullan Road and find remote stations such as Camel's Hump Lookout Sta and Toole.

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4. 1956 Map of Saltese, 1959 Print

   

   1956 Saltese

   1959 Print · USGS

   The Montana-Idaho border highlands are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a rugged landscape defined by heavy industry and mountain transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the deep-seated mining heritage through the Silver Cable Mine, the historic Old Mullan Road, and the isolated rail stop at Roland.

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7. 1956 Map of Wallace, 1966 Print

   

   1956 Wallace

   1966 Print · USGS

   Western Montana and the Idaho panhandle meet in this mid-century survey of the Bitterroot and Cabinet Mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Northern Pacific line and settlements like Thompson Falls or St. Ignatius.

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10. 1956 Map of Hamilton, 1970 Print

    

    1956 Hamilton

    1970 Print · USGS

    The Bitterroot Valley and surrounding high country are captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the region's transition into a modern forest-and-rail hub. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and early infrastructure from Fort Missoula to towns like Stevensville and Darby along the Northern Pacific line.

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13. 1957 Map of Illinois Peak, 1959 Print

    

    1957 Illinois Peak

    1959 Print · USGS

    The Bitterroot and Coeur d'Alene mountain ranges meet in the late fifties at this junction of three National Forests. Prospectors and local historians can trace legacy mining claims like the Silver King Mine and Gildersleeve Mine near Illinois Peak.

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16. 1957 Map of Haugan, 1959 Print

    

    1957 Haugan

    1959 Print · USGS

    Mineral County mining and railroading are at their peak in the late fifties as two major rail lines traverse the St. Regis River valley. Genealogists and historians can locate old mountain settlements like De Borgia and trace the proximity of the Saltese Consolidated Mine to early forest service outposts like Up Up Lookout.

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19. 1957 Map of Wallace, 1959 Print

    

    1957 Wallace

    1959 Print · USGS

    Shoshone County mining towns and the rugged St. Joe watershed are frozen in time during the late fifties. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the foundations of the Silver Valley via the Miners Union Cemetery, Morning Mine, and the Milwaukee Road.

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22. 1957 Map of Simmons Peak, 1959 Print

    

    1957 Simmons Peak

    1959 Print · USGS

    The Idaho-Montana borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, featuring the high ridges of the Bitterroot Range. Researchers can trace the early Forest Service footprint at the Red Ives Ranger Sta or locate historic camps like Gold Creek Campground.

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25. 1959 Map of Hamilton

    

    1959 Hamilton

    1959 Print · USGS

    The Bitterroot Valley and surrounding wilderness are captured in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by forestry and river-based settlement. Researchers can trace the Lolo Trail or locate historical points like Fort Missoula and the Fred Burr Reservoir.

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28. 1959 Map of Tarkio, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Tarkio

    1961 Print · USGS

    Mineral County's river-and-rail corridor is captured here in the late fifties, during the peak era of the transcontinental railroads. Researchers can trace the heritage of small trackside communities like Tarkio and Rivulet or locate specific historical sites such as the local cemetery and mines.

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31. 1959 Map of Alberton, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Alberton

    1961 Print · USGS

    As the mid-century timber and rail economies peaked, this area of western Montana balanced remote wilderness with vital transport lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the Northern Pacific rail line and local landmarks like the Favorite Mine and the Ninemile Community Hall.

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34. 1959 Map of Plains, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Plains

    1961 Print · USGS

    The Clark Fork and Flathead River valleys are captured here at mid-century, dominated by the timber and rail economy of the Lolo National Forest. Researchers can trace the Northern Pacific rail line to find vanished trackside sites like Donlan, the historic Quinns Hot Springs, or the Little Pittsburg Mine.

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