1950s Maps of Rosebud County, Montana

1. 1954 Map of Hardin, 1964 Print

   

   1954 Hardin

   1964 Print · USGS

   Southeastern Montana is documented here during the mid-fifties, showing the vast tribal lands and historic battle sites before modern highway expansion. Researchers can trace the Chicago Burlington and Quincy rail line through Hardin or locate the Custer National Cemetery and Museum.

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4. 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.

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7. 1957 Map of Hardin

   

   1957 Hardin

   1957 Print · USGS

   Southeastern Montana in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape shaped by tribal lands and the historic Bighorn river valleys. Researchers can trace the Chicago Burlington and Quincy RR through Hardin and locate the National Cemetery and Custer Battlefield Monument.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 1958 Map of Hardin

    

    1958 Hardin

    1958 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Montana in the mid-fifties presents a landscape defined by significant tribal lands and national monuments. Researchers can trace the geography of the Little Bighorn at Custer Battlefield National Monument and locate settlements like Lame Deer and Birney.

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19. 1958 Map of Chalky Point, 1960 Print

    

    1958 Chalky Point

    1960 Print · USGS

    Big Horn and Rosebud counties are captured in the late fifties, dominated by the ridge-lines of the Little Wolf Mountains. Researchers can trace the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation Boundary and map old water sources like Williams Spring and Water Hole Creek.

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22. 1958 Map of Garfield Peak, 1960 Print

    

    1958 Garfield Peak

    1960 Print · USGS

    The Rosebud County high country is captured here during the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by ranching and early energy exploration. Researchers can trace the Old Indian Reservation Boundary and locate family-named sites like Wood Place and Fields Reservoir.

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25. 1958 Map of Jimtown, 1960 Print

    

    1958 Jimtown

    1960 Print · USGS

    The Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation boundary and the ranching country of Rosebud County are detailed here in the late fifties. Researchers can trace family sites like McKay Ranch, the settlement of Jimtown, and local landmarks including a Sawmill and Cem.

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28. 1958 Map of Black Spring, 1960 Print

    

    1958 Black Spring

    1960 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Montana during the late fifties shows a landscape defined by the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation Boundary. Researchers can trace old routes and water sources like the Jeep Trails and Indian Coulee Spring.

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31. 1958 Map of Fisher Butte, 1960 Print

    

    1958 Fisher Butte

    1960 Print · USGS

    In the high country of Rosebud County during the late fifties, this survey captures the industrial and natural landscape of the Northern Cheyenne vicinity. Researchers can locate the Lame Deer Strip Mine and trace water sources like Crazy Head Spring and Broken Jaw Spring.

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34. 1958 Map of Lame Deer, 1960 Print

    

    1958 Lame Deer

    1960 Print · USGS

    Lame Deer and the surrounding gulches of the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation are captured here in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations and early rural outposts like Harris Ranch, the Lame Deer Sch, and the Bixby Ranch.

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37. 1958 Map of Badger Peak, 1960 Print

    

    1958 Badger Peak

    1960 Print · USGS

    The high Montana ridges of Rosebud County are captured here in the late fifties, showing the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation Boundary. Researchers can trace the drainage of Alderson Creek or locate landmarks like Charlie Black Butte and the high summit of Badger Peak.

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40. 1958 Map of Hollowwood Creek, 1960 Print

    

    1958 Hollowwood Creek

    1960 Print · USGS

    Southeast Montana in the late fifties was a landscape of named coulees and vital water sources before modern development. Researchers can trace land features like Bighead Reservoir and several remote landmarks like Walking Horse Coulee or the local Landing Strip.

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