Old Maps of Ravalli County, Montana for Metal Detecting

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Ravalli County, MT maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Hamilton
    1901 Map of Hamilton
    1901 Hamilton
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Bitterroot Valley in the late nineteenth century is a landscape of emerging rail towns and sophisticated irrigation. Trace the development of early Hamilton and Victor alongside the Northern Pacific Railway and historic canals like Republican Ditch.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1903 Map of Bonner
    1903 Map of Bonner
    1903 Bonner
    1903 Print · USGS
    Missoula and the surrounding river canyons come to life in this turn-of-the-century survey during the height of early rail expansion. Trace the original path of the Northern Pacific through mountain passes and locate early settlements like Bonner, Potomac, and Clinton.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1909 Map of Sapphire
    1909 Map of Sapphire
    1909 Sapphire
    1909 Print · USGS
    The high Montana wilderness of the Sapphire and Bitterroot ranges is captured in the early 1900s, showing the border between Granite and Ravalli counties. Genealogists and researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Dominic Butte or explore remote basins like Frogpond Basin and Moose Meadows.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1911 Map of Lolo, 1954 Print
    1911 Map of Lolo, 1954 Print
    1911 Lolo
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Bitterroot wilderness at the dawn of the Forest Service era is documented here through its early camps and trail networks. Researchers can locate remote outposts like Moose City, the Clearwater Gold and Copper Company, and the historic Indian Post Office landmark.

  5. 1912 Map of Missoula
    1912 Map of Missoula
    1912 Missoula
    1912 Print · USGS
    Western Montana at the end of the frontier era shows a landscape of growing rail hubs and remote mountain outposts. Researchers can trace early river crossings like Alberts Ferry, the grounds of Ft Missoula, and vanished schools such as Big Flat School.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1913 Map of Lolo
    1913 Map of Lolo
    1913 Lolo
    1913 Print · USGS
    The Bitterroot wilderness of the early 1900s is documented here through a web of mining camps, ranger stations, and high mountain passes. Genealogists and researchers can locate remote sites like Moose City, Williams Ranch, and the Clearwater Gold and Copper Company.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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

  16. 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.

  17. 1960 Map of Elk City
    1960 Map of Elk City
    1960 Elk City
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Central Idaho wilderness and Bitterroot Range are captured here during the peak of mid-century industrial mining. Researchers can trace remote backcountry settlements like Burgdorf and Warren, alongside major mineral sites including the Blackbird Mine and Ima Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1960 Map of Hamilton
    1960 Map of Hamilton
    1960 Hamilton
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Bitterroot Valley and surrounding high country are captured here during the late fifties, showing the region's transition into a modern forest and rail corridor. Researchers can trace the path of the Northern Pacific through Missoula or locate landmarks like Fort Missoula and Lake Como.

  19. 1960 Map of Painted Rocks Lake, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Painted Rocks Lake, 1961 Print
    1960 Painted Rocks Lake
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Bitterroot mountains of western Montana are documented here in the early sixties, showing the remote canyon lands at the state border. Trace historic mountain routes like the Nez Perce Trail and locate the Copper Queen Mine or the settlement at Alta.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1960 Map of Shoup, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Shoup, 1962 Print
    1960 Shoup
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Salmon River canyon and the Bitterroot Mountains come into focus in the early 1960s, showing a landscape defined by deep-vein mining and forest lookouts. Researchers can trace historic claims like the Kentucky Mine and Gold Hill Mine or locate the site of Reed Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1960 Map of Piquett Mountain, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Piquett Mountain, 1962 Print
    1960 Piquett Mountain
    1962 Print · USGS
    The high Bitterroot divide during the early sixties shows a landscape of mountain lookouts and remote mining camps. Genealogists and historians can locate isolated sites like Henderson Cabin, Emmett, and the Open Pit Mine near Hughes.
    3 unique versions available

  22. 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.

  23. 1962 Map of Dillon
    1962 Map of Dillon
    1962 Dillon
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southwest Montana in the early sixties is defined by its high mountain ranges and the winding rivers that carved its settlement patterns. Trace the rail routes of the Union Pacific through Dillon or locate mining activity near Butte and Argenta.

  24. 1962 Map of Blue Joint, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Blue Joint, 1963 Print
    1962 Blue Joint
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Idaho-Montana borderlands are captured here in the early sixties, where three counties and two national forests meet. Outdoor historians and researchers can trace trails to Surprise Creek Camp, the high waters of Line Lake, and the summit of Squaw Peak.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1962 Map of Nez Perce Peak, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Nez Perce Peak, 1964 Print
    1962 Nez Perce Peak
    1964 Print · USGS
    The high Bitterroot Divide comes into sharp focus in the early sixties, showing the vital corridors used to cross the Idaho-Montana border. Trace the historic Old Nez Perce Trail and find landmarks like Nez Perce Peak and Hells Half Acre Saddle.
    3 unique versions available

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