Old Maps of Powell County, Montana for Hiking & Exploration

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Powell County, 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 Boulder
    1899 Map of Boulder
    1899 Boulder
    1899 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County was at the peak of its mining and railroad boom when this survey was conducted. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Boulder and Wickes, as well as numerous hard-rock sites like the Hidden Treasure Mine and Amazon Mill.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 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.

  5. 1902 Map of Ovando, 1960 Print
    1902 Map of Ovando, 1960 Print
    1902 Ovando
    1960 Print · USGS
    Montana's mountain ranchlands come into focus at the turn of the century, centered on the valley around Ovando. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family homesteads and early outposts, including Danaher's Ranch, Woodworth, and Blanchard's Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1903 Map of Coopers Lake
    1903 Map of Coopers Lake
    1903 Coopers Lake
    1903 Print · USGS
    Lewis and Clark and Powell counties are shown at the turn of the century as the high-mountain ranching and mining frontier expanded. Genealogists and researchers can locate family landmarks like Lunds Ranch, Witmer Bros Ranch, and the Klondike Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 1905 Map of Ovando
    1905 Map of Ovando
    1905 Ovando
    1905 Print · USGS
    The Montana backcountry at the turn of the century is a landscape of isolated homesteads and forest reserves. Researchers can locate early family-owned landmarks like Danaher's Ranch and Jakway's Ranch or trace the early timber works at Logging Camp.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1908 Map of Philipsburg
    1908 Map of Philipsburg
    1908 Philipsburg
    1908 Print · USGS
    Granite County at the height of its mining era features a landscape shaped by mineral wealth and the high peaks of the Divide. Genealogists and historians can trace industrial roots at Philipsburg, Southern Cross, and the Stamp Mill near Combination.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1919 Map of Drummond, 1958 Print
    1919 Map of Drummond, 1958 Print
    1919 Drummond
    1958 Print · USGS
    Granite and Powell counties were at the height of their rail-and-ranching era in the years following the Great War. Researchers can trace the dual paths of the Northern Pacific railroad through Drummond or locate long-standing landmarks like New Chicago and the Sugarloaf School.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1921 Map of Drummond
    1921 Map of Drummond
    1921 Drummond
    1921 Print · USGS
    Granite and Missoula counties are seen here in the years following the Great War, as mining camps and valley ranches defined the local economy. Genealogists can trace family homesteads like Williams Ranch or locate rural landmarks including Sunset School and Garnet.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1936 Map of Silvertip
    1936 Map of Silvertip
    1936 Silvertip
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Flathead National Forest wilderness in the mid-1930s was a land of isolated outposts and early aviation. Researchers can trace the early ranger station network at Spotted Bear Ranger Sta and remote landmarks like Indian Camp or Limestone Cabin.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1942 Map of Silvertip
    1942 Map of Silvertip
    1942 Silvertip
    1942 Print · USGS
    The South Fork of the Flathead River backcountry is captured here in the late thirties, showing a wilderness managed by air and trail. Locate historic outposts like Big Prairie Ranger Sta, early airstrips, and remote cabins such as Limestone Cabin.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 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

  15. 1954 Map of Basin, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Basin, 1956 Print
    1954 Basin
    1956 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Powell Counties were centers of intense mountain industry in the mid-fifties, linked by the GREAT NORTHERN rail line. Researchers can trace dozens of individual lode and placer operations, including the Monarch Mine, Bullion Mine, and the local rail hub at Basin.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1955 Map of Choteau, 1978 Print
    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.

  17. 1957 Map of Choteau
    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.

  18. 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

  19. 1958 Map of Choteau
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1958 Map of Avon, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Avon, 1960 Print
    1958 Avon
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Little Blackfoot River valley was a vital transport corridor in the late 1950s, bridging the gap between ranching lands and the high timber of the Helena National Forest. Researchers can trace the legacy of the mining era at Blackfoot City (Ghost Town) and locate landmarks like the Shearing Plant and Lost Cabin.
    4 unique versions available

  21. 1958 Map of Drummond, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Drummond, 1960 Print
    1958 Drummond
    1960 Print · USGS
    Drummond and the surrounding Clark Fork valley are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a critical Montana rail and river corridor. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of the Northern Pacific through settlements like New Chicago and Hall.
    3 unique versions available

  22. 1958 Map of Garrison, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Garrison, 1960 Print
    1958 Garrison
    1960 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Clark Fork and Little Blackfoot River defined this late-fifties Montana rail corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of the Northern Pacific through towns like Garrison, find Placer Mines in the gulches, and locate the vanished site of Wall City.
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1959 Map of Deer Lodge, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Deer Lodge, 1961 Print
    1959 Deer Lodge
    1961 Print · USGS
    Deer Lodge and the Clark Fork valley are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape defined by parallel transcontinental railroads and mountain mining. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Deer Lodge, the State Prison, and isolated settlements like Leadville.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 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

  25. 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.

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