1980s Maps of Mineral County, Montana

Explore 34 historic maps of Mineral County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Mineral County, MT maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Missoula West
    1981 Map of Missoula West
    1981 Missoula West
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Bitterroot Valley and the rugged Bitterroot Range are captured here in the early 1980s, documenting the expansion of Missoula and its outlying timber and river towns. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern rail corridors or locate remote landmarks like Lolo Hot Springs and Lolo Pass.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1982 Map of Headquarters, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Headquarters, 1983 Print
    1982 Headquarters
    1983 Print · USGS
    Clearwater County's timber and mining country is captured here in the early 1980s, centered on the company town of Headquarters and the historic gold-rush area of Pierce. Genealogists and researchers can trace remote settlements and work sites like Hollywood, New Boehls, and the Oxford Mine.

  3. 1983 Map of Horsehead Peak, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Horsehead Peak, 1984 Print
    1983 Horsehead Peak
    1984 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of the Bitterroot range come into focus during the early 1980s as they straddle the Missoula and Mineral county lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the rugged drainages around Ninemile and Sparks, or locate landmarks like Horsehead Peak and Lookout Mountain.

  4. 1983 Map of Tarkio, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Tarkio, 1984 Print
    1983 Tarkio
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Clark Fork valley in the early 1980s reveals a landscape where steep forest ridges meet the critical transport corridor of western Montana. Genealogists and historians can trace the small river settlements at Tarkio and Rivulet, or locate the isolated Cem near Nemote Creek.

  5. 1983 Map of Stark South, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Stark South, 1984 Print
    1983 Stark South
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Lolo National Forest interior is documented in the early 1980s, centered on the high ridge of the Ninemile Divide. Researchers can locate the Lookout Tower on Stark Mountain and trace old routes through Freezeout Gulch to the settlement of Cyr.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1984 Map of Alberton
    1984 Map of Alberton
    1984 Alberton
    1984 Print · USGS
    Settled along the Clark Fork river in the 1980s, the Alberton area shows a landscape of timber management and rail infrastructure. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade, locate the Ninemile Ranger Sta, or find the secluded Kreis Lake.

  7. 1985 Map of Straight Peak
    1985 Map of Straight Peak
    1985 Straight Peak
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Montana-Idaho border comes alive in the mid-1980s, documenting the high-country divide within the Lolo National Forest. Trace the remote watersheds of the Bitterroot range, from the heights of Straight Peak to the waters of Trio Lakes and Heart Lake.

  8. 1985 Map of St Patrick Peak
    1985 Map of St Patrick Peak
    1985 St Patrick Peak
    1985 Print · USGS
    The high Montana backcountry of Mineral County is captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the intricate drainage of the Lolo National Forest. Trace the old trails and routes through Clearwater Crossing or locate landmarks like St Patrick Peak and Needle Point.

  9. 1985 Map of Quinns Hot Springs
    1985 Map of Quinns Hot Springs
    1985 Quinns Hot Springs
    1985 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Flathead River and Clark Fork dominates this 1980s mountain survey of northwestern Montana. Researchers can trace the layout of Quinns Hot Springs, local landmarks like Patricks Knob, and the remote Cascade Falls.

  10. 1985 Map of Superior
    1985 Map of Superior
    1985 Superior
    1985 Print · USGS
    Mineral County in the mid-1980s reveals a mountain landscape centered on the Clark Fork river valley. Researchers can trace the layout of Superior and La Vista, or locate remote landmarks like Chimney Rock and Thompson Peak within the Lolo National Forest.

  11. 1985 Map of Lozeau
    1985 Map of Lozeau
    1985 Lozeau
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Clark Fork valley in the mid-eighties remains a rugged corridor of river-side settlements and vast timberland. Genealogists and researchers can trace the footprint of Lozeau and Westfall or locate the historic Mine and high points like Quartz Peak.

  12. 1985 Map of Bruin Hill
    1985 Map of Bruin Hill
    1985 Bruin Hill
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Bitterroot Range divide comes into focus in the mid-1980s, documenting the rugged boundary between Idaho and Montana. Track remote mountain routes through Chilcoot Pass or locate high-country water bodies like Siamese Lakes and Fish Lake.

  13. 1985 Map of Plains
    1985 Map of Plains
    1985 Plains
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Clark Fork valley in the mid-1980s reveals the town of Plains as it follows the river's path through the Lolo National Forest. Researchers can trace old drainage routes and family-named landmarks like Combest Peak and Lynch Creek.

  14. 1985 Map of Keystone Peak
    1985 Map of Keystone Peak
    1985 Keystone Peak
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Mineral County high country is captured here in the mid-eighties as the Clark Fork cuts through the timbered Lolo National Forest. Researchers can trace the small settlements of Donlan and Keystone or locate remote landmarks like Keystone Peak and Bald Hill.

  15. 1985 Map of Idaho Gulch
    1985 Map of Idaho Gulch
    1985 Idaho Gulch
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Clark Fork River corridor in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of high timberland and river-bottom settlement. Trace the mountain topography from the Ninemile Divide down to Oliverville and the County Airport along the canyon floor.

  16. 1985 Map of Landowner Mountain
    1985 Map of Landowner Mountain
    1985 Landowner Mountain
    1985 Print · USGS
    Mineral County in the mid-1980s is shown here as a mountain landscape defined by its mining-era nomenclature and wilderness trails. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths near Landowner Mountain, Windfall Lake, and family-named landmarks like Russian Bill Creek.

  17. 1985 Map of Schley Mountain
    1985 Map of Schley Mountain
    1985 Schley Mountain
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Montana-Idaho border comes alive in this mid-eighties survey of the high Bitterroots, where the Lolo National Forest and Clearwater National Forest meet. Trace the ridgelines between Schley Mountain, Admiral Peak, and high alpine waters like Surveyor Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1988 Map of St Regis
    1988 Map of St Regis
    1988 St Regis
    1988 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Clark Fork and St Regis River in the late eighties reveals a landscape of transit and forest management. Researchers can trace the Old RR Grade and locate local landmarks like the St Regis Cem and the Fish Hatchery.

  19. 1988 Map of Mullan
    1988 Map of Mullan
    1988 Mullan
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Silver Valley mining district comes into sharp focus during the late 1980s, centered on the industrial town of Mullan. Researchers can trace the extensive footprints of the Lucky Friday Mine, Star Mine, and Atlas Mine alongside the historic Old RR Grade.

  20. 1988 Map of Sherlock Peak
    1988 Map of Sherlock Peak
    1988 Sherlock Peak
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Idaho-Montana borderlands come alive in the late eighties, showing a wilderness of river canyons and high mountain peaks. You can trace the rugged Pack Trail network to the Gold Nugget Mine or locate the solitary Grave along the St Joe River.

  21. 1988 Map of Saltese
    1988 Map of Saltese
    1988 Saltese
    1988 Print · USGS
    The high mountain passes of Mineral County are documented here in the late eighties as the region's mining and rail history began to fade. Trace the Old Railroad Grades through Saltese or locate historic sites like Bryson (Site) and the Silver Cable Mine.

  22. 1988 Map of Torino Peak
    1988 Map of Torino Peak
    1988 Torino Peak
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Montana-Idaho border along the Bitterroot divide comes into focus during the late twentieth century. Outdoor researchers and historians can trace high-altitude water sources like Diamond Lake, local landmarks like Eagle Cliff, and old Pack Trail routes.

  23. 1988 Map of Penrose Peak
    1988 Map of Penrose Peak
    1988 Penrose Peak
    1988 Print · USGS
    The high Bitterroot Range along the Sanders and Mineral county line is captured here in the late 1980s. Local researchers and hikers can trace the Pack Trail network connecting Penrose Peak, Acorn Lake, and the long crest of the C C Divide.

  24. 1988 Map of Lookout Pass
    1988 Map of Lookout Pass
    1988 Lookout Pass
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Bitterroot Mountains of Montana and Idaho are captured here in the late twentieth century as a hub of mining and transit. Researchers can trace the historic Old Mullan Road and locate numerous sites like the Bullion Mine, Lucky Calumet Mine, and the East Portal.

  25. 1988 Map of De Borgia South
    1988 Map of De Borgia South
    1988 De Borgia South
    1988 Print · USGS
    In the late 1980s, the Mineral County highlands were a network of forest service lookouts and river-valley rail towns. Researchers can trace the path of the Northern Pacific Railroad past De Borgia and Henderson, or locate the Drexel (Site) and a riverside Cem.

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