Old Maps of Donald, Butte for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Donald with 14 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Donald has changed over the decades.


Donald, Butte maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Dillon
    1893 Map of Dillon
    1893 Dillon
    1893 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Montana’s mountain ranges and river basins were being reshaped by the mining and rail boom in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Dillon and vanished camps like Hecla, Rochester, and Argenta.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Dillon, 1978 Print
    1955 Map of Dillon, 1978 Print
    1955 Dillon
    1978 Print · USGS
    Southwest Montana at the dawn of the interstate era reveals a landscape of high-mountain ranching and historic mining camps. Trace the routes of the Union Pacific through Dillon and Armstead, or locate early settlements like Bannack and Wisdom.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Dillon
    1957 Map of Dillon
    1957 Dillon
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southwest Montana and Idaho in the mid-fifties reveal a high-country landscape of mountain ranges and ranching valleys. Genealogists can trace family holdings and rail stops along the Union Pacific Railroad, from Dillon to historic Virginia City and Twin Bridges.

  4. 1958 Map of Dillon
    1958 Map of Dillon
    1958 Dillon
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Montana during the late fifties reveals a high-country landscape defined by the Continental Divide and a legacy of mountain mining. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Union Pacific or locate early industrial sites including the Hecla Mine and Ermont Mine.

  5. 1962 Map of Dillon
    1962 Map of Dillon
    1962 Dillon
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southwest Montana in the early sixties is defined by its high mountain ranges and the winding rivers that carved its settlement patterns. Trace the rail routes of the Union Pacific through Dillon or locate mining activity near Butte and Argenta.

  6. 1963 Map of Pipestone Pass, 1966 Print
    1963 Map of Pipestone Pass, 1966 Print
    1963 Pipestone Pass
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Continental Divide serves as the backbone for this high Montana survey from the early sixties. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad or locate old mining prospects near Pipestone Pass and Toll Mountain.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1965 Map of Dillon
    1965 Map of Dillon
    1965 Dillon
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southwest Montana in the mid-1960s is defined by its rugged river valleys and high mountain passes along the Continental Divide. Researchers can trace the path of the Union Pacific through Dillon and Armstead, or locate early mining activity near Melrose and Wise River.

  8. 1975 Map of Butte South
    1975 Map of Butte South
    1975 Butte South
    1975 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1970s, the mountainous terrain south of Butte was a hub of mining and rail activity. You can trace the Burlington Northern line through historic settlements like Melrose, Twin Bridges, and Whitehall, or locate family-named mines including Watseca Mine and Hecla Mines.

  9. 1996 Map of Pipestone Pass, 1998 Print
    1996 Map of Pipestone Pass, 1998 Print
    1996 Pipestone Pass
    1998 Print · USGS
    The high country of the Continental Divide in the late twentieth century reveals a transition from mining to recreation. Researchers can trace historic industrial footprints at Donald, various prospect pits, and the Highland Lookout atop the mountains.

  10. 2011 Map of Pipestone Pass, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Pipestone Pass, 2011 Print
    2011 Pipestone Pass
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Donald, including Butte, Silver Bow County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2014 Map of Pipestone Pass, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Pipestone Pass, 2014 Print
    2014 Pipestone Pass
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Donald, including Butte, Silver Bow County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2017 Map of Pipestone Pass, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Pipestone Pass, 2017 Print
    2017 Pipestone Pass
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Donald, including Butte, Silver Bow County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2020 Map of Pipestone Pass, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Pipestone Pass, 2020 Print
    2020 Pipestone Pass
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Donald, including Butte, Silver Bow County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2024 Map of Pipestone Pass, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Pipestone Pass, 2024 Print
    2024 Pipestone Pass
    2024 Print · USGS
    The high Montana backcountry south of Butte comes into focus here, where the Continental Divide crosses at Pipestone Pass. Hikers and historians can trace the Continental Divide National Scenic Tr as it passes landmarks like Toll Mtn, Donald, and the secluded Emerald Lake.

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