1950s Maps of Sanders County, Montana

1. 1951 Map of Clark Fork, 1952 Print

   

   1951 Clark Fork

   1952 Print · USGS

   The Idaho-Montana borderlands are captured here in the early 1950s just as the river valley was preparing for major hydroelectric changes. Researchers can trace the legacy of local mining at Whitedelf Mine or locate early school sites like the River Echo Sch (Aband).

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4. 1955 Map of Spokane, 1965 Print

   

   1955 Spokane

   1965 Print · USGS

   Inland Empire life in the fifties and sixties centers on the growth of Spokane and the heavy mining industry of northern Idaho. Trace mid-century landmarks like Fairchild Air Force Base, the Bunker Hill Mine, and early campuses such as Gonzaga University.

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7. 1956 Map of Cooper Gulch, 1958 Print

   

   1956 Cooper Gulch

   1958 Print · USGS

   The Bitterroot Range highlands along the Montana-Idaho border are captured here during the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by forest service outposts and remote mining claims. Researchers can trace the high-country paths through Thompson Pass or locate the Montana Mine and USFS Fire Station.

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10. 1956 Map of St Regis, 1958 Print

    

    1956 St Regis

    1958 Print · USGS

    Mineral County in the mid-fifties is defined by the vital rail and river junction at the foot of the Coeur d'Alene Mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace early transport routes like Mullan Road and find remote stations such as Camel's Hump Lookout Sta and Toole.

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13. 1956 Map of Saltese, 1959 Print

    

    1956 Saltese

    1959 Print · USGS

    The Montana-Idaho border highlands are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a rugged landscape defined by heavy industry and mountain transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the deep-seated mining heritage through the Silver Cable Mine, the historic Old Mullan Road, and the isolated rail stop at Roland.

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16. 1956 Map of Wallace, 1966 Print

    

    1956 Wallace

    1966 Print · USGS

    Western Montana and the Idaho panhandle meet in this mid-century survey of the Bitterroot and Cabinet Mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Northern Pacific line and settlements like Thompson Falls or St. Ignatius.

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19. 1957 Map of Thompson Falls, 1959 Print

    

    1957 Thompson Falls

    1959 Print · USGS

    Thompson Falls and the Clark Fork valley are documented here in the late fifties, just as the proposed Noxon Rapids Reservoir was set to alter the riverbanks. Researchers can trace the Northern Pacific rail line, locate the Lucky Luke Mine, and find local landmarks like VFW Cem.

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22. 1957 Map of Burke, 1959 Print

    

    1957 Burke

    1959 Print · USGS

    Shoshone County is captured here during the peak of its mid-century mining era, showing the remarkable density of the Silver Valley canyons. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at Burke and Gem, locate the Beaver School, or identify specific industrial sites like the Tiger-Poorman Mine.

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25. 1957 Map of Haugan, 1959 Print

    

    1957 Haugan

    1959 Print · USGS

    Mineral County mining and railroading are at their peak in the late fifties as two major rail lines traverse the St. Regis River valley. Genealogists and historians can locate old mountain settlements like De Borgia and trace the proximity of the Saltese Consolidated Mine to early forest service outposts like Up Up Lookout.

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28. 1957 Map of Kalispell, 1967 Print

    

    1957 Kalispell

    1967 Print · USGS

    Northwest Montana in the late fifties showcases a mountain landscape transitioning between wilderness and industry. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Great Northern rail corridor through Kalispell and Whitefish, or locate landmarks like the Montana Soldiers Home and Hungry Horse Reservoir.

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31. 1958 Map of Spokane

    

    1958 Spokane

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Inland Empire is shown at a mid-century peak of industrial and military activity, from the rail hubs of Spokane to the deep silver mines of northern Idaho. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail lines of the Union Pacific RR or locate landmarks like Fairchild Air Force Base and the Bunker Hill Smelter & Mine.

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34. 1958 Map of Sandpoint, 1966 Print

    

    1958 Sandpoint

    1966 Print · USGS

    The Idaho Panhandle and Northeast Washington are shown here in the late fifties, when timber and hydroelectric power drove the local economy. Trace family roots in rail-side towns like Cusick or Metaline Falls, and locate landmarks like the Albeni Falls Dam or Falls Ranger Station.

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37. 1959 Map of Tarkio, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Tarkio

    1961 Print · USGS

    Mineral County's river-and-rail corridor is captured here in the late fifties, during the peak era of the transcontinental railroads. Researchers can trace the heritage of small trackside communities like Tarkio and Rivulet or locate specific historical sites such as the local cemetery and mines.

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40. 1959 Map of Alberton, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Alberton

    1961 Print · USGS

    As the mid-century timber and rail economies peaked, this area of western Montana balanced remote wilderness with vital transport lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the Northern Pacific rail line and local landmarks like the Favorite Mine and the Ninemile Community Hall.

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43. 1959 Map of Arlee, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Arlee

    1961 Print · USGS

    The Flathead Indian Reservation and Jocko River valley are shown here in the late fifties, during a period of established ranching and rail activity. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Nielson Ranch, the Mission Ch, and the Frenchtown Cem.

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46. 1959 Map of Perma, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Perma

    1961 Print · USGS

    Sanders County and the Flathead River valley are captured here in the late fifties as the rail and river economy defined life in the basin. Researchers can trace family history at Camas Cem or locate industrial sites like the Sunrise Mine and the Horse Ferry at Perma.

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49. 1959 Map of Plains, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Plains

    1961 Print · USGS

    The Clark Fork and Flathead River valleys are captured here at mid-century, dominated by the timber and rail economy of the Lolo National Forest. Researchers can trace the Northern Pacific rail line to find vanished trackside sites like Donlan, the historic Quinns Hot Springs, or the Little Pittsburg Mine.

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