1950s Maps of Missoula County, Montana

1. 1955 Map of Choteau, 1978 Print

   

   1955 Choteau

   1978 Print · USGS

   Western Montana during the mid-fifties is captured here as a land of rugged high-country wilderness and vital eastern plains irrigation. Genealogists and historians can locate remote outposts like Condon, the communal Miller Colony, and the rail stops of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific.

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4. 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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7. 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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10. 1957 Map of Choteau

    

    1957 Choteau

    1957 Print · USGS

    Montana's mountain front meets the eastern plains in the mid-fifties, showing the transition from forested wilderness to irrigated ranch land. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Great Northern and find settlements like Choteau, Augusta, and Seeley Lake.

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13. 1958 Map of Butte

    

    1958 Butte

    1958 Print · USGS

    Western Montana's mining and rail corridors are captured in the late fifties, from the urban bustle of the Copper King cities to high mountain passes. Researchers can trace the path of the Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific through Deer Lodge and locate remote outposts like Potomac Post Office.

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16. 1958 Map of Choteau

    

    1958 Choteau

    1958 Print · USGS

    Montana's front range meets the high wilderness in the late fifties, where the Great Northern railway connects ranching towns to the eastern plains. Researchers can trace the development of irrigation at Bynum Reservoir or locate remote camps like the Big Prairie District Ranger Station and Helmville.

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19. 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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22. 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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25. 1959 Map of Cleveland Mountain, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Cleveland Mountain

    1961 Print · USGS

    Ravalli and Missoula counties meet along the high ridges of the Sapphire Mountains during the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can locate the Ambrose settlement, trace early timber and mining routes like Woodchuck, or find the Lone Rock Sch near the river.

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28. 1959 Map of Bearmouth, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Bearmouth

    1961 Print · USGS

    Granite County in the late fifties shows a landscape defined by the deep canyons of the Clark Fork and high mountain ridges. Researchers can trace historic transportation routes like the Mullan Road and find remote sites such as Griffith Cabin and the Conn Ranch.

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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 Arlee, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Arlee

    1961 Print · USGS

    The Flathead Indian Reservation and Jocko River valley are shown here in the late fifties, during a period of established ranching and rail activity. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Nielson Ranch, the Mission Ch, and the Frenchtown Cem.

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37. 1959 Map of Ravenna, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Ravenna

    1961 Print · USGS

    In the late 1950s, this mountainous border between Missoula and Granite Counties was a hub of river-and-rail transport. Researchers can trace the dual tracks of the Northern Pacific and Milwaukee Road, locating vanished stops like Nimrod and the old settlement at Quigley.

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40. 1959 Map of Perma, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Perma

    1961 Print · USGS

    Sanders County and the Flathead River valley are captured here in the late fifties as the rail and river economy defined life in the basin. Researchers can trace family history at Camas Cem or locate industrial sites like the Sunrise Mine and the Horse Ferry at Perma.

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43. 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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