1950s Maps of Ravalli County, Montana

Explore 8 historic maps of Ravalli County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Ravalli County, MT maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Dillon, 1978 Print
    1955 Map of Dillon, 1978 Print
    1955 Dillon
    1978 Print · USGS
    Southwest Montana at the dawn of the interstate era reveals a landscape of high-mountain ranching and historic mining camps. Trace the routes of the Union Pacific through Dillon and Armstead, or locate early settlements like Bannack and Wisdom.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Elk City, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of Elk City, 1963 Print
    1956 Elk City
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Idaho backcountry in the mid-fifties remains a landscape of isolated mining camps and remote forest outposts. Researchers can trace historical mining operations at Stibnite Mine and Blackbird Mine or locate riverside landmarks like Mackay Bar and Campbell's Ferry.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Hamilton, 1970 Print
    1956 Map of Hamilton, 1970 Print
    1956 Hamilton
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Bitterroot Valley and surrounding high country are captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the region's transition into a modern forest-and-rail hub. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and early infrastructure from Fort Missoula to towns like Stevensville and Darby along the Northern Pacific line.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1957 Map of Dillon
    1957 Map of Dillon
    1957 Dillon
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southwest Montana and Idaho in the mid-fifties reveal a high-country landscape of mountain ranges and ranching valleys. Genealogists can trace family holdings and rail stops along the Union Pacific Railroad, from Dillon to historic Virginia City and Twin Bridges.

  5. 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

  6. 1958 Map of Dillon
    1958 Map of Dillon
    1958 Dillon
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Montana during the late fifties reveals a high-country landscape defined by the Continental Divide and a legacy of mountain mining. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Union Pacific or locate early industrial sites including the Hecla Mine and Ermont Mine.

  7. 1959 Map of Hamilton
    1959 Map of Hamilton
    1959 Hamilton
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Bitterroot Valley and surrounding wilderness are captured in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by forestry and river-based settlement. Researchers can trace the Lolo Trail or locate historical points like Fort Missoula and the Fred Burr Reservoir.

  8. 1959 Map of Cleveland Mountain, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Cleveland Mountain, 1961 Print
    1959 Cleveland Mountain
    1961 Print · USGS
    Ravalli and Missoula counties meet along the high ridges of the Sapphire Mountains during the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can locate the Ambrose settlement, trace early timber and mining routes like Woodchuck, or find the Lone Rock Sch near the river.
    2 unique versions available

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