Old Maps of Forsyth, Montana for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Forsyth. 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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Forsyth, 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. 1968 Map of Forsyth, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Forsyth, 1972 Print
    1968 Forsyth
    1972 Print · USGS
    Forsyth thrived as a busy river and rail corridor in the late sixties, where the Yellowstone River meets a network of major western railroads. Genealogists and historians can trace the town's footprint through the Forsyth Cem, the Fairground, and the Cartersville Canal.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1979 Map of Forsyth
    1979 Map of Forsyth
    1979 Forsyth
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Yellowstone River valley is captured here in the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by competing rail lines and riverside towns. Researchers can trace the routes of the Burlington Northern, locate the Rosebud State Rec Area, or find old outposts like Hathaway and Sheffield.

  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 Forsyth, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Forsyth, 2011 Print
    2011 Forsyth
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Forsyth, including Rosebud County, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 2014 Map of Forsyth, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Forsyth, 2014 Print
    2014 Forsyth
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Forsyth, including Rosebud County, United States, and other nearby areas

  9. 2017 Map of Forsyth, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Forsyth, 2017 Print
    2017 Forsyth
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Forsyth, including Rosebud County, United States, and other nearby areas

  10. 2020 Map of Forsyth, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Forsyth, 2020 Print
    2020 Forsyth
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Forsyth, including Rosebud County, United States, and other nearby areas

  11. 2024 Map of Forsyth, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Forsyth, 2024 Print
    2024 Forsyth
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Yellowstone River valley and the county seat of Forsyth are documented here in a detailed modern survey of this Montana landscape. Researchers can trace local landmarks and topography, from the Rosebud County Courthouse to Tillitt Field and the waters of Cold Spring.

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