1970s Maps of Rosebud County, Montana

Explore 33 historic maps of Rosebud County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Rosebud County, MT maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Trail Creek School, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Trail Creek School, 1974 Print
    1971 Trail Creek School
    1974 Print · USGS
    Rosebud County ranching country is captured here in the early seventies, centered on the drainage divides of the Armells and Trail Creek forks. Researchers can locate the Trail Creek School and trace water sources like Robbie Creek and Stocker Creek.

  2. 1971 Map of Colstrip SW, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Colstrip SW, 1974 Print
    1971 Colstrip SW
    1974 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana cattle and coal country is captured here in the early seventies, showing the intricate drainage of East Fork Armells Creek. Trace the deep coulees of the high plains through landmarks like Richard Spring Coulee, Rape Coulee, and Miller Coulee.

  3. 1971 Map of Mc Clure Creek, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Mc Clure Creek, 1974 Print
    1971 Mc Clure Creek
    1974 Print · USGS
    South-central Montana in the early seventies reveals a rugged high-country landscape near the Treasure and Rosebud County line. Trace the remote network of a Landing Strip and Jeep Trails winding through the Little Wolf Mountains and Robbie Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1971 Map of Griffin Coulee SW, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Griffin Coulee SW, 1974 Print
    1971 Griffin Coulee SW
    1974 Print · USGS
    The border of Treasure and Rosebud Counties comes into focus during the early 1970s, showing a landscape defined by ranching and resource exploration. Researchers can trace the paths of Beaver Creek, locate an early Drill Hole, and follow the West North Fork Trail Creek.

  5. 1971 Map of Brandenberg NW, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Brandenberg NW, 1974 Print
    1971 Brandenberg NW
    1974 Print · USGS
    Custer County ranching country and the meandering river valley are captured here in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace land use through features like the Tongue River, various scattered wells, and remote routes such as Moon Creek Road.

  6. 1971 Map of Colstrip SE, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Colstrip SE, 1974 Print
    1971 Colstrip SE
    1974 Print · USGS
    Rosebud County in the early seventies shows a landscape defined by industrial expansion and rural ranching roots. Trace the massive Strip Mine works, the Burlington Northern rail lines, and the quiet grounds of Lee Cem.

  7. 1971 Map of Rough Draw, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Rough Draw, 1974 Print
    1971 Rough Draw
    1974 Print · USGS
    Rosebud County, Montana, was a ranching landscape of high ridges and deep coulees during the early 1970s. Researchers can trace the drainage of the Little Wolf Mountains via East Fork Armells Creek and locate remote ranch access along the Jeep Trail.

  8. 1971 Map of Hammond Draw NW, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Hammond Draw NW, 1974 Print
    1971 Hammond Draw NW
    1974 Print · USGS
    Rosebud County ranchlands and creek beds come to life in the early 1970s as the landscape is mapped for grazing and local water rights. Trace the winding paths of Rosebud Creek and Pony Creek, or find early industrial markers like the northern Gravel Pit.

  9. 1971 Map of Colstrip East, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Colstrip East, 1974 Print
    1971 Colstrip East
    1974 Print · USGS
    Rosebud County industrial history comes into focus in the early 1970s as coal extraction expands around Colstrip. Researchers can trace the massive Strip Mine operations and the Burlington Northern rail lines alongside local landmarks like the Rodeo Ground.

  10. 1971 Map of Hammond Draw, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Hammond Draw, 1974 Print
    1971 Hammond Draw
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Tongue River valley in the early seventies shows a landscape shaped by water and time. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Trembling Butte, Hammond Draw, and the Tongue River gaging station.

  11. 1971 Map of Griffin Coulee NE, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Griffin Coulee NE, 1974 Print
    1971 Griffin Coulee NE
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Rosebud County cattle and rail country comes into focus in the early seventies, showing a landscape shaped by water and industry. Trace the path of the Burlington Northern railroad alongside Armells Creek or locate the remote Spring and Gravel Pit.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1971 Map of Smith Creek NE, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Smith Creek NE, 1974 Print
    1971 Smith Creek NE
    1974 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana ranch land is captured in the early 1970s, showcasing the intricate drainage systems of Rosebud County. Researchers can trace remote water sources and land use through Slaughterhouse Creek, Wildcat Coulee, and numerous backcountry wells.

  13. 1971 Map of Hammond Draw SW, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Hammond Draw SW, 1974 Print
    1971 Hammond Draw SW
    1974 Print · USGS
    Rosebud County ranching country is captured here in the early seventies, centered on the winding Rosebud Creek. Researchers can locate small family landmarks like Bear Cem and Brown Cem or trace the path of Greenleaf Creek.

  14. 1971 Map of Sarpy School, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Sarpy School, 1974 Print
    1971 Sarpy School
    1974 Print · USGS
    Big Horn and Rosebud Counties meet in this Montana cattle country during the early seventies, where the Little Wolf Mountains rise above the plains. Researchers can locate the Sarpy School and trace the paths of Black Hank Creek and East Fork Sarpy Creek.

  15. 1971 Map of Colstrip West, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Colstrip West, 1974 Print
    1971 Colstrip West
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Rosebud County landscape in the early seventies shows the industrial expansion near Colstrip as coal mining infrastructure began to grow. Trace the Burlington Northern rail line alongside East Fork Armells Creek and locate numerous early Well sites.

  16. 1971 Map of John Hen Creek, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of John Hen Creek, 1974 Print
    1971 John Hen Creek
    1974 Print · USGS
    Rosebud County ranching and resource land is captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of winding coulees and high points like Gobblers Knob. Researchers can trace old water sources and exploration sites like Spring Creek, several wells, and a Drill Hole.

  17. 1971 Map of Indian Creek, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Indian Creek, 1974 Print
    1971 Indian Creek
    1974 Print · USGS
    Rosebud County cattle country remains a rugged expanse of high plains and deep coulees in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace remote ranching infrastructure through local landmarks like Indian Creek, the path of Sweeney Creek, and isolated Well sites.

  18. 1971 Map of Smith Creek, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Smith Creek, 1974 Print
    1971 Smith Creek
    1974 Print · USGS
    Rosebud County during the early seventies reveals a landscape shaped by ranching and resource management just outside the local hub of Forsyth. Trace the water-dependent economy of the era through sites like Slaughterhouse Prong, the Forsyth Country Club, and various Stock Dam markers.

  19. 1971 Map of Crain Place, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Crain Place, 1974 Print
    1971 Crain Place
    1974 Print · USGS
    Rosebud County ranching country is documented here in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by seasonal water and isolated outposts. Trace the remote Crain Place and family-named landmarks like Barrot Spring or the winding Eagle Creek.

  20. 1971 Map of Mc Kerlich Creek, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Mc Kerlich Creek, 1974 Print
    1971 Mc Kerlich Creek
    1974 Print · USGS
    Rosebud County ranching lands are captured in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by coulees and creek forks. Trace family-named geography and land features like Mc Kerlich Creek, Chicken Coop Coulee, and Shearing Pen Coulee.

  21. 1971 Map of Rosebud Buttes, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Rosebud Buttes, 1974 Print
    1971 Rosebud Buttes
    1974 Print · USGS
    Rosebud County ranching country is captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of high ridges and vital water sources. Researchers can locate specific sites like a lone Grave, several isolated Wells, and the prominent Rosebud Buttes.

  22. 1971 Map of Sheep Creek Camp, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Sheep Creek Camp, 1974 Print
    1971 Sheep Creek Camp
    1974 Print · USGS
    Rosebud County, Montana, was a landscape of remote ranching camps and railroad commerce in the early seventies. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Burlington Northern line and locate sites like Sheep Creek Camp and Armells.

  23. 1971 Map of Griffin Coulee, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Griffin Coulee, 1974 Print
    1971 Griffin Coulee
    1974 Print · USGS
    Rosebud County, Montana, was a landscape of remote ranching and emerging energy infrastructure in the early 1970s. Trace old homesteading roots at Gillin Ranch or follow the path of the Burlington Northern railroad and the local Pipeline.

  24. 1971 Map of Brandenberg, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Brandenberg, 1974 Print
    1971 Brandenberg
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Tongue River valley meets the rugged breaks of Custer County in the early 1970s. Trace local landmarks like Brandenberg, find the isolated Grave near Goodale Creek, and follow the winding path of Beaver Creek Road.

  25. 1971 Map of Mitchell Coulee, 1975 Print
    1971 Map of Mitchell Coulee, 1975 Print
    1971 Mitchell Coulee
    1975 Print · USGS
    Rosebud County ranching country is captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape shaped by water and wind. Researchers can trace the winding course of Rosebud Creek and locate several remote Well sites and coulees like Mitchell Coulee.

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