Old Maps of Elliston, Montana for Metal Detecting

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Elliston, MT maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Helena
    1889 Map of Helena
    1889 Helena
    1889 Print · USGS
    The Montana territory is caught in a moment of feverish railroad and mining expansion just before the close of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace early mountain routes and rail stations through settlements like Marysville, Wickes, and the bustling territorial hub of Helena.

  2. 1893 Map of Helena
    1893 Map of Helena
    1893 Helena
    1893 Print · USGS
    Montana's gold and silver boom is captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing the rail lines and mining camps radiating from the territorial capital. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Helena or locate vanished sites like Blackfoot City and Gloster.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1899 Map of Helena, 1956 Print
    1899 Map of Helena, 1956 Print
    1899 Helena
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Montana gold country and the Continental Divide appear here at the close of the nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the mining and rail networks connecting Helena and Butte, including Pikes Peak Mill, Marysville, and Ft. Harrison.

  4. 1903 Map of Helena
    1903 Map of Helena
    1903 Helena
    1903 Print · USGS
    Montana's mining heartland comes alive at the dawn of the new century, from the state capital to the copper-rich summits above the Silver Bow. Trace the early rail lines serving Marysville, locate the historic barracks of Ft. Harrison, and follow the mountain trails through Mullan Pass.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1947 Map of Butte, 1949 Print
    1947 Map of Butte, 1949 Print
    1947 Butte
    1949 Print · USGS
    Western Montana at the peak of its rail-and-river era shows the vital connections between the mining and industrial centers of Butte and Helena. Researchers can trace the three major railroad lines serving mountain settlements like Garrison, Philipsburg, and Warm Springs.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Butte
    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.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1959 Map of Elliston, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Elliston, 1961 Print
    1959 Elliston
    1961 Print · USGS
    The mountain passes of the Continental Divide appear in great detail here in the late fifties as the mining and railroad era evolved. Local historians can trace the Northern Pacific line past Blossburg or locate old operations like the Strawberry Mine and Ophir Cave.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1960 Map of Butte
    1960 Map of Butte
    1960 Butte
    1960 Print · USGS
    Western Montana at the dawn of the sixties is defined by its industrial mining hubs and the railroads that connect them. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Milwaukee Road through Butte or locate smaller settlements like Southern Cross and Bearmouth.

  9. 1962 Map of Butte
    1962 Map of Butte
    1962 Butte
    1962 Print · USGS
    Western Montana in the early sixties remains a landscape of industrial muscle and high-mountain passes. Trace the rail lines of the Northern Pacific through Deer Lodge and the mining history around Anaconda and Philipsburg.

  10. 1975 Map of Elliston, 1993 Print
    1975 Map of Elliston, 1993 Print
    1975 Elliston
    1993 Print · USGS
    Western Montana's rugged high-country comes into focus during the mid-seventies, showing the intersection of heavy industry and wilderness. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Milwaukee Road and locate remote sites such as the Swansea Mine or Wall City.

  11. 1989 Map of Elliston
    1989 Map of Elliston
    1989 Elliston
    1989 Print · USGS
    Elliston and the surrounding mountains of the Helena National Forest are documented here in the late eighties. Researchers can trace the local mining legacy at the Carbonate King Mine and locate landmarks like Camp Child and Lilly Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 2001 Map of Elliston, 2004 Print
    2001 Map of Elliston, 2004 Print
    2001 Elliston
    2004 Print · USGS
    The Powell County high country at the turn of the millennium shows a landscape shaped by mining and the timber of the Helena National Forest. Researchers can locate legacy sites like the Carbonate King Mine, the Cem near Elliston, and mountain retreats at Camp Child or Lily Lake.

  13. 2011 Map of Elliston, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Elliston, 2011 Print
    2011 Elliston
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Elliston, including Powell County, United States, and other nearby areas

  14. 2014 Map of Elliston, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Elliston, 2014 Print
    2014 Elliston
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Elliston, including Powell County, United States, and other nearby areas

  15. 2017 Map of Elliston, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Elliston, 2017 Print
    2017 Elliston
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Elliston, including Powell County, United States, and other nearby areas

  16. 2020 Map of Elliston, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Elliston, 2020 Print
    2020 Elliston
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Elliston, including Powell County, United States, and other nearby areas

  17. 2024 Map of Elliston, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Elliston, 2024 Print
    2024 Elliston
    2024 Print · USGS
    Powell County's mountain landscapes and the riverfront settlement of Elliston are captured here in the current era. Local researchers can trace routes through the Helena National Forest and locate specific features like Lilly Lake, Wood Strip, and the historic Old Mullan Trl.

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