1800s (19th Century) Maps of Park County, Montana

1. 1885 Map of Gallatin

   

   1885 Gallatin

   1885 Print · USGS

   Northwestern Yellowstone in the 1880s remains a wild expanse of thermal basins and high peaks just as early visitors were beginning to arrive. Geologists and historians can trace the early footprint of Mammoth Hot Springs, the Norris Geyser Basin, and landmarks like Obsidian Cliff.

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4. 1885 Map of Gallatin, 1886 Print

   

   1885 Gallatin

   1886 Print · USGS

   Early park visitors and naturalists can trace the frontier-era geothermal landscape as it was first recorded in the mid-1880s. Identify original landmarks like the Hotel at Mammoth Hot Springs and the early topography of Norris Geyser Basin or Obsidian Cliff.

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7. 1886 Map of Canyon

   

   1886 Canyon

   1886 Print · USGS

   The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone area appears here in the late nineteenth century, just over a decade after the park's founding. Modern researchers can locate early landmarks like Yanceys, the Baronette Bridge, and the site of the Fossil Forest.

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10. 1886 Map of Little Belt Mts.

    

    1886 Little Belt Mts.

    1886 Print · USGS

    Central Montana territory during the mid-1880s is captured here, showing the region's early mining camps and ranching hubs. Researchers can trace the early layouts of White Sulphur Spring and Neihart or locate landmarks like Copperopolis and Crazy Peak.

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13. 1888 Map of Three Forks

    

    1888 Three Forks

    1888 Print · USGS

    Southwestern Montana was a land of mining camps and river junctions in the late nineteenth century, as the railroad began to connect established valleys. Genealogists can trace family roots through pioneer settlements like Virginia City, Salesville, and Spring Hill, or locate early crossings at Barton's Bridge.

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16. 1891 Map of Livingston

    

    1891 Livingston

    1891 Print · USGS

    Upper Yellowstone River country is documented here in the late nineteenth century as the railroad transformed the valley. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-stop towns like Cokedale, the military grounds at Ft. Ellis, and the Old Crow Agency.

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19. 1893 Map of Livingston

    

    1893 Livingston

    1893 Print · USGS

    The Montana mountain country and the gateway to the national park are captured here in the late nineteenth century. Trace the industrial rail corridor through Livingston to mining sites like Coke and the historic Old Crow Agency.

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22. 1894 Map of Three Forks

    

    1894 Three Forks

    1894 Print · USGS

    Southwestern Montana thrives along the river forks and rail lines during the mid-1880s. Genealogists and historians can trace early town sites like Pony, Logan, and Salesville while locating river crossings such as Fly's Bridge and Shedds Bridge.

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25. 1894 Map of Little Belt Mts.

    

    1894 Little Belt Mts.

    1894 Print · USGS

    Central Montana in the late nineteenth century is a land of emerging mining camps and river valley outposts. Historians can trace the early footprints of White Sulphur Spring, the copper prospects at Copperopolis, and the mountain terrain of Neihart.

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28. 1895 Map of Three Forks

    

    1895 Three Forks

    1895 Print · USGS

    Southern Montana was a landscape of emerging rail towns and gold-country gulches during the mid-1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Bozeman, locate Guns Ranch, and follow the Northern Pacific Railroad through Three Forks.

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31. 1895 Map of Canyon

    

    1895 Canyon

    1895 Print · USGS

    Yellowstone's early park architecture and geothermal wonders are captured here in the late nineteenth century. Trace early routes past the Baronett Bridge, the Hotel on the lake, and the storied settlement at Yanceys.

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34. 1896 Map of Canyon

    

    1896 Canyon

    1896 Print · USGS

    Yellowstone National Park is documented in the mid-1890s, capturing the early landmarks and hydrothermal features of the canyon country. Trace the early outposts at Yanceys or the Hotel and locate thermal sites like Calcite Springs and the Fossil Forest.

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37. 1897 Map of Little Belt Mts.

    

    1897 Little Belt Mts.

    1897 Print · USGS

    Meagher County and the central Montana high country are captured here in the 1890s, when mining camps and early ranching outposts were first being established. Researchers can trace the early layout of White Sulphur Springs and locate now-quiet sites like the Sapphire Mine or Copperopolis.

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40. 1898 Map of Granite Mountain District

    

    1898 Granite Mountain District

    1898 Print · USGS

    The Beartooth Range appears here in the late nineteenth century during a specialized survey for regional coal and electric companies. Researchers can trace early mountain pathways through Goose Lake Pass and locate major summits like Granite Peak and Mt Dewey.

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43. 1898 Map of Little Belt Mts.

    

    1898 Little Belt Mts.

    1898 Print · USGS

    Central Montana in the late nineteenth century is a landscape of mountain mining camps and early ranching outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace the pioneer footprints of White Sulphur Springs, the operations at Sapphire Mine, and the route of Sixteenmile Creek.

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