Old Maps of Plains, Montana for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 18 historic maps of Plains. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Plains.


Plains, MT maps

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  1. 1956 Map of Wallace, 1966 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1959 Map of Plains, 1961 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1960 Map of Wallace
    1960 Map of Wallace
    1960 Wallace
    1960 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Montana and the Idaho panhandle are captured in the late fifties, showing the vast Flathead Indian Reservation and the mining districts of the Bitterroot Range. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Northern Pacific or locate early sites like the Morning Mine and the National Bison Range.

  4. 1984 Map of Paradise
    1984 Map of Paradise
    1984 Paradise
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Clark Fork river valley in the 1980s shows the industrial and rail-centered life of this Montana mountain corridor. Trace the rail lines of the Burlington Northern past local landmarks like Smiley Slough, the town Cem, and Deemer Peak.

  5. 1985 Map of Plains
    1985 Map of Plains
    1985 Plains
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Clark Fork valley in the mid-1980s reveals the town of Plains as it follows the river's path through the Lolo National Forest. Researchers can trace old drainage routes and family-named landmarks like Combest Peak and Lynch Creek.

  6. 1989 Map of Paradise
    1989 Map of Paradise
    1989 Paradise
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Clark Fork river valley in the late eighties served as a vital rail corridor through the Bitterroot mountains. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern line through Paradise or locate the local Cem and the Flathead Indian Res boundary.

  7. 1999 Map of Plains, 2003 Print
    1999 Map of Plains, 2003 Print
    1999 Plains
    2003 Print · USGS
    The Clark Fork river valley and the town of Plains are captured here in the late twentieth century, showing a community defined by its timber and river-valley roots. Researchers can trace the town's footprint from the Fairground to the Cem, or head into the mountains to find Mines and the Plains Seed Orchard.

  8. 1999 Map of Paradise, 2003 Print
    1999 Map of Paradise, 2003 Print
    1999 Paradise
    2003 Print · USGS
    Paradise in the late 1990s serves as a critical junction where the river and rail meet beneath the mountains. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town layout and find landmarks like the Cem, Smiley Slough, and the Gaging Sta along the Clark Fork.

  9. 2011 Map of Paradise, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Paradise, 2011 Print
    2011 Paradise
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Plains, including Paradise, Sanders County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2011 Map of Plains, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Plains, 2011 Print
    2011 Plains
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Plains, including Sanders County, Mineral County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2014 Map of Plains, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Plains, 2014 Print
    2014 Plains
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Plains, including Sanders County, Mineral County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2014 Map of Paradise, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Paradise, 2014 Print
    2014 Paradise
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Plains, including Paradise, Sanders County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2017 Map of Plains, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Plains, 2017 Print
    2017 Plains
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Plains, including Sanders County, Mineral County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2017 Map of Paradise, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Paradise, 2017 Print
    2017 Paradise
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Plains, including Paradise, Sanders County, and other nearby areas

  15. 2020 Map of Paradise, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Paradise, 2020 Print
    2020 Paradise
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Plains, including Paradise, Sanders County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2020 Map of Plains, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Plains, 2020 Print
    2020 Plains
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Plains, including Sanders County, Mineral County, and other nearby areas

  17. 2024 Map of Paradise, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Paradise, 2024 Print
    2024 Paradise
    2024 Print · USGS
    The mountain town of Paradise is captured in this modern survey as it sits at the confluence of rail and river in Sanders County. Genealogists and local historians can trace the townsite at the Paradise Cem and the BNSF Railway corridor along the Clark Fork.

  18. 2024 Map of Plains, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Plains, 2024 Print
    2024 Plains
    2024 Print · USGS
    Plains and the Clark Fork river valley are shown in this modern survey of western Montana. Researchers can trace the BNSF Railway corridor, find local family markers at Plains Cem, and explore the edges of the Lolo National Forest.

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