Old Maps of Prairie County, Montana for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 331 historic maps of Prairie County. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Prairie County, MT maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Miles City, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Miles City, 1966 Print
    1953 Miles City
    1966 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana and the North Dakota borderlands come alive in this mid-century survey of the Yellowstone River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural network of the era through sites like Fertile Prairie School, St Johns Church, and the rail lines serving Ismay and Plevna.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Jordan, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Jordan, 1965 Print
    1954 Jordan
    1965 Print · USGS
    Garfield County in the mid-fifties is a land of expansive ranches and isolated prairie schoolhouses. Researchers can trace rural genealogy and land use through landmarks like Regina School, Robertson Brothers Ranch, and the Charles M Russell National Wildlife Range.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Forsyth, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Forsyth, 1966 Print
    1954 Forsyth
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Yellowstone River valley and the northern high plains are captured here in the mid-1950s during a period of expanding energy and rail infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace rail sidings and cattle-country outposts like Ingomar, Vananda, and Angela.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Glendive, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Glendive, 1967 Print
    1954 Glendive
    1967 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana at mid-century shows a landscape of river-valley commerce and remote prairie ranching. Researchers can trace the legacy of rural education and transport through sites like Prairie Elk School, the Great Northern rail lines, and Circle.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Jordan
    1956 Map of Jordan
    1956 Jordan
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Montana ranching country and the massive Missouri River impoundment are captured here in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace remote homesteading landmarks like Robertson Brothers Ranch and small rural hubs including Jordan, Brusett, and Cohagen.

  6. 1957 Map of Miles City
    1957 Map of Miles City
    1957 Miles City
    1957 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana and the North Dakota borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties as the rail and ranching economy peaks along the Yellowstone River. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural landmarks like St Phillips Church, Fertile Prairie School, and the Ostendorf Ranch.

  7. 1957 Map of Glendive
    1957 Map of Glendive
    1957 Glendive
    1957 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana in the mid-1950s is defined by its deep river valleys and a sprawling network of rural school districts. You can trace the path of the Great Northern railroad and locate vanished local landmarks like Breezy Flat School and Newton Junction.

  8. 1957 Map of Forsyth
    1957 Map of Forsyth
    1957 Forsyth
    1957 Print · USGS
    South-central Montana in the late fifties is captured here through its dual-river geography and emergent energy economy. Researchers can trace the path of the Northern Pacific through Forsyth, locate the Ragged Point Oil Field, and find early sidings like Ahles Siding.

  9. 1958 Map of Miles City
    1958 Map of Miles City
    1958 Miles City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana ranching and rail life are documented here during the late fifties, centered on the confluence of the Yellowstone River and Powder River. Researchers can trace rural school locations like St Phillips Church and Chimney Creek School alongside dozens of named family ranches.

  10. 1958 Map of Jordan
    1958 Map of Jordan
    1958 Jordan
    1958 Print · USGS
    Garfield County and the Missouri River country are shown here in the late fifties as the regional geography adjusted to the massive new reservoir. Genealogists and local historians can trace isolated homesteads and numerous rural schoolhouses like Iler School, Brusett, and the Robertson Brothers Ranch.

  11. 1958 Map of Forsyth
    1958 Map of Forsyth
    1958 Forsyth
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Montana comes alive along the Yellowstone River and the competing transcontinental rail lines. Local historians can trace the legacy of the Northern Pacific through Forsyth or explore early oil developments at the Ragged Point Oil Field.

  12. 1958 Map of Glendive
    1958 Map of Glendive
    1958 Glendive
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana and the North Dakota borderlands come alive in the late fifties, showing the agricultural heart of the Yellowstone valley. Trace the legacy of rural education through Kimmel School and Ridgelawn School or locate rail hubs in Glendive and Sidney.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

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