Old Maps of Lothrop, Montana for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Lothrop. 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.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Lothrop.


Lothrop, MT maps

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  1. 1912 Map of Missoula
    1912 Map of Missoula
    1912 Missoula
    1912 Print · USGS
    Western Montana at the end of the frontier era shows a landscape of growing rail hubs and remote mountain outposts. Researchers can trace early river crossings like Alberts Ferry, the grounds of Ft Missoula, and vanished schools such as Big Flat School.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Hamilton, 1970 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1959 Map of Hamilton
    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.

  4. 1960 Map of Hamilton
    1960 Map of Hamilton
    1960 Hamilton
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Bitterroot Valley and surrounding high country are captured here during the late fifties, showing the region's transition into a modern forest and rail corridor. Researchers can trace the path of the Northern Pacific through Missoula or locate landmarks like Fort Missoula and Lake Como.

  5. 1964 Map of Hamilton
    1964 Map of Hamilton
    1964 Hamilton
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Bitterroot Valley and its surrounding peaks are captured in detail during the mid-1960s, showing the early infrastructure of the Northern Rockies. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots in Hamilton and Stevensville or follow the historic Lolo Trail and Nez Perce Trail.

  6. 1964 Map of Petty Mountain, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Petty Mountain, 1967 Print
    1964 Petty Mountain
    1967 Print · USGS
    Missoula and Mineral counties are defined by the Clark Fork river and dual rail lines during the mid-sixties. Trace the historical routes of the Northern Pacific through Alberton or locate the Copper Smith Mine tucked within the Lolo National Forest.

  7. 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

  8. 1999 Map of Petty MountaIn, 2003 Print
    1999 Map of Petty MountaIn, 2003 Print
    1999 Petty MountaIn
    2003 Print · USGS
    Missoula and Mineral Counties at the close of the century reveal a landscape of deep timber and mountain ranching. Researchers can trace historic extraction at the Coppersmith Mine, navigate the Clark Fork riverbank near Lothrop, or locate family sites like the Circle S Ranch.

  9. 2011 Map of Petty Mountain, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Petty Mountain, 2011 Print
    2011 Petty Mountain
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Lothrop, including Alberton, Missoula County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2014 Map of Petty Mountain, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Petty Mountain, 2014 Print
    2014 Petty Mountain
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Lothrop, including Alberton, Missoula County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2017 Map of Petty Mountain, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Petty Mountain, 2017 Print
    2017 Petty Mountain
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Lothrop, including Alberton, Missoula County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2020 Map of Petty Mountain, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Petty Mountain, 2020 Print
    2020 Petty Mountain
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Lothrop, including Alberton, Missoula County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2024 Map of Petty Mountain, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Petty Mountain, 2024 Print
    2024 Petty Mountain
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Clark Fork river valley and the Bitterroot Mountains meet in this contemporary survey of the Missoula and Mineral county line. Local historians and hikers can trace the geography of Lothrop and high-altitude landmarks like Petty Mtn and the Grave Creek Range.

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