Old Maps of Bascom, Montana for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Bascom. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Bascom, MT maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 1962 Map of Melstone NE, 1965 Print
    1962 Map of Melstone NE, 1965 Print
    1962 Melstone NE
    1965 Print · USGS
    Musselshell River country during the early sixties shows a landscape defined by petroleum extraction and heavy rail. Researchers can trace the development of the Ivanhoe Dome Oil Field and the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1979 Map of Melstone
    1979 Map of Melstone
    1979 Melstone
    1979 Print · USGS
    The ranching and rail corridors of central Montana are preserved in this late 1970s survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the Milwaukee Road through settlements like Melstone, Ingomar, and Sumatra along the Musselshell River.

  6. 1983 Map of Forsyth
    1983 Map of Forsyth
    1983 Forsyth
    1983 Print · USGS
    Eastern Montana's high plains and river valleys come into focus in the early eighties as the rail-and-ranching economy centered on the Yellowstone River. Researchers can trace the development of small rail towns like Hysham, Angela, and Ingomar alongside the Burlington Northern line.

  7. 2011 Map of Melstone NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Melstone NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Melstone NE
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Bascom, including Rosebud County, Musselshell County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2014 Map of Melstone NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Melstone NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Melstone NE
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Bascom, including Rosebud County, Musselshell County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2017 Map of Melstone NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Melstone NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Melstone NE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Bascom, including Rosebud County, Musselshell County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2020 Map of Melstone NE, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Melstone NE, 2020 Print
    2020 Melstone NE
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Bascom, including Rosebud County, Musselshell County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2024 Map of Melstone NE, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Melstone NE, 2024 Print
    2024 Melstone NE
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Musselshell River valley appears here in the contemporary era, showing the intersection of Rosebud and Musselshell counties. Researchers can trace the path of the Delphia Melstone Ditch or locate the small settlement of Bascom and Rattlesnake Coulee.

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