1960s Maps of Prairie County, Montana

Explore 25 historic maps of Prairie County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Prairie County, MT maps

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  1. 1964 Map of Jordan
    1964 Map of Jordan
    1964 Jordan
    1964 Print · USGS
    Garfield County and the surrounding Montana prairie are captured in the mid-1950s as the Fort Peck Reservoir reshapes the northern landscape. Local historians can trace the locations of rural schoolhouses like South First Creek School and remote ranching outposts such as Brusett and Van Norman.

  2. 1965 Map of Hedstrom Lake, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Hedstrom Lake, 1968 Print
    1965 Hedstrom Lake
    1968 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana's high plains are documented here in the mid-sixties, capturing the remote intersection of McCone, Prairie, and Garfield counties. Researchers can trace the drainage of Skull Creek and locate family landmarks like Red Butte or the small Cem near the northern border.

  3. 1965 Map of Little Sheep Mountain, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Little Sheep Mountain, 1968 Print
    1965 Little Sheep Mountain
    1968 Print · USGS
    Prairie County ranching country is captured here in the mid-sixties, showing the remote landscape around Little Sheep Mountain. Researchers can trace old property lines and rural outposts like Devlin Ranch, Hawkins, and the path of Cherry Creek Road.

  4. 1965 Map of Hedstrom Lake SE, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Hedstrom Lake SE, 1968 Print
    1965 Hedstrom Lake SE
    1968 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana rangeland at the Garfield and Prairie county line is defined by its deep coulees and remote ranch roads. Trace the winding paths of Timber Creek and Beaver Coulee or follow the route of Big Sheep Mountain Road.

  5. 1965 Map of Heitz School, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Heitz School, 1968 Print
    1965 Heitz School
    1968 Print · USGS
    The ranching country of Prairie and McCone counties is documented here in the mid-1960s, showing a remote landscape of the Montana plains. Researchers can locate the site of the Heitz School and trace cattle-country landmarks like Redwater Well and Chalk Butte.

  6. 1965 Map of Twin Buttes School, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Twin Buttes School, 1968 Print
    1965 Twin Buttes School
    1968 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana ranching country is captured in the mid-sixties along the Prairie County and Custer County line. Researchers can locate remote landmarks like the Twin Buttes Sch, Hartwick Sch, and the Hamlick Reservoir.

  7. 1965 Map of Combs Ranch, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Combs Ranch, 1968 Print
    1965 Combs Ranch
    1968 Print · USGS
    Prairie County ranch lands are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by seasonal water and isolated homesteads. Researchers can locate Combs Ranch, trace the winding course of Ash Creek, and find several remote water wells and a Radio Tower.

  8. 1965 Map of Watkins SE, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Watkins SE, 1968 Print
    1965 Watkins SE
    1968 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana rangeland at the mid-century shows a landscape of expansive ranches and vital water sources. Trace the divide between Mc Cone Co and Prairie Co or locate the remote Morton Spring and Lisk Creek.

  9. 1965 Map of Crow Rock, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Crow Rock, 1968 Print
    1965 Crow Rock
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Prairie and Garfield County line in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of isolated ranching and water management. Researchers can trace the development of Dinosaur Dam, locate the settlement of Crow Rock, and follow the drainages of Ash Creek and Whites Creek.

  10. 1965 Map of Watkins, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Watkins, 1968 Print
    1965 Watkins
    1968 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana ranching country is captured here in the mid-sixties, spanning the border of McCone and Prairie counties. Researchers can trace local water management and early roads near Watkins, Lisk Creek Dam, and the winding Redwater River.

  11. 1965 Map of Berry School, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Berry School, 1968 Print
    1965 Berry School
    1968 Print · USGS
    McCone and Prairie counties appear here in the mid-1960s, showing a traditional Montana ranching landscape. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural hubs like Berry School, Watkins Ch, and Watkins Cem along the Redwater River.

  12. 1965 Map of Morehouse Creek, 1969 Print
    1965 Map of Morehouse Creek, 1969 Print
    1965 Morehouse Creek
    1969 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana rangeland at the mid-century reveals a territory defined by its watercourses and early ranching infrastructure. Researchers can trace the winding Custer Creek and its tributaries or locate old fence lines and the remote Caprock Road.

  13. 1965 Map of Crow Rock SE, 1969 Print
    1965 Map of Crow Rock SE, 1969 Print
    1965 Crow Rock SE
    1969 Print · USGS
    Custer County and the surrounding plains are captured in the mid-1960s, a period when rural schoolhouses and remote survey points still defined the landscape. Researchers can locate the Fairview Sch and trace watercourses like Crow Rock Creek and Wolf Creek.

  14. 1966 Map of Fallon, 1970 Print
    1966 Map of Fallon, 1970 Print
    1966 Fallon
    1970 Print · USGS
    Prairie County in the mid-sixties was a critical rail junction defined by the Yellowstone River and the high plains. Genealogists can locate the Community Cem and trace the historic Lewis and Clark Trail near the settlement of Fallon.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1966 Map of Marsh SW, 1970 Print
    1966 Map of Marsh SW, 1970 Print
    1966 Marsh SW
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Yellowstone River valley in the mid-1960s highlights the vital corridor where the Northern Pacific railroad meets the rugged Montana breaks. Researchers can trace the sprawling Fallon Flat, locate a remote Cem, and follow the seasonal flow of Spring Creek.

  16. 1967 Map of Fallon NE, 1971 Print
    1967 Map of Fallon NE, 1971 Print
    1967 Fallon NE
    1971 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana rangeland at the end of the sixties reveals a landscape of deep coulees and historical corridors. Trace the Lewis and Clark Trail and the complex drainage of Bad Route Creek and Hatchet Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1969 Map of Corral Butte, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Corral Butte, 1972 Print
    1969 Corral Butte
    1972 Print · USGS
    Custer and Prairie counties in Eastern Montana are shown here as they appeared in the late sixties. Researchers can trace remote landmarks and water sources like Corral Butte, Big Peak, and the intricate path of Schlosser Creek across the high plains.

  18. 1969 Map of Little Whitney Creek, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Little Whitney Creek, 1972 Print
    1969 Little Whitney Creek
    1972 Print · USGS
    The eastern Montana high plains appear in the late sixties as a landscape of remote ranching and seasonal waterways. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Whitney Creek School and trace landmarks like Long Dam and the Corral along the county line.

  19. 1969 Map of Spring Draw, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Spring Draw, 1973 Print
    1969 Spring Draw
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Montana ranching frontier is captured here in the late sixties, where the Powder River divides the landscape of Prairie and Custer counties. Researchers can trace historic water rights and early land use through features like Flowing Wells, Spring Draw, and Corral Creek.

  20. 1969 Map of Zero NE, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Zero NE, 1973 Print
    1969 Zero NE
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Montana plains along the Powder River appear in detail in the late sixties, showcasing a landscape shaped by deep coulees and seasonal creeks. Researchers can trace the winding paths of Conns Coulee and Tenmile Creek among isolated landmarks like a local Drill Hole.

  21. 1969 Map of Zero, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Zero, 1973 Print
    1969 Zero
    1973 Print · USGS
    Prairie and Custer counties meet at the Yellowstone and Powder rivers in the late sixties, where rail lines and irrigation ditches define the valley. Trace the old tracks of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific through Blatchford, Saugus, and Zero.

  22. 1969 Map of Kinsey NE, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Kinsey NE, 1973 Print
    1969 Kinsey NE
    1973 Print · USGS
    Custer County rail and river networks come alive in this late-sixties Montana survey. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and Burlington Northern through Bonfield and Benz.

  23. 1969 Map of Flat Top Butte SW, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Flat Top Butte SW, 1973 Print
    1969 Flat Top Butte SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Prairie and Custer counties met in this quiet corner of the Montana plains in the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the landscape's early development through landmarks like Whitney, a Drill Hole, and the course of Coal Creek.

  24. 1969 Map of Flat Top Butte, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Flat Top Butte, 1973 Print
    1969 Flat Top Butte
    1973 Print · USGS
    Prairie County's high plains are captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by drainage coulees and cattle country. Researchers can trace the paths of Ash Creek, Conns Coulee, and the namesake Flat Top Butte across the plateau.

  25. 1969 Map of Flat Top Butte NE, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Flat Top Butte NE, 1973 Print
    1969 Flat Top Butte NE
    1973 Print · USGS
    Prairie County ranching country is captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by the iron of the Milwaukee Road. Genealogists and historians can locate the Evertz Ranch and the waters of O'Fallon Creek.

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