Old Maps of Northwest, Butte
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Northwest, Butte maps
(13)- 1889 Map of Helena
1889 Helena1889 Print · USGSThe Montana territory is caught in a moment of feverish railroad and mining expansion just before the close of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace early mountain routes and rail stations through settlements like Marysville, Wickes, and the bustling territorial hub of Helena. - 1893 Map of Helena
1893 Helena1893 Print · USGSMontana's gold and silver boom is captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing the rail lines and mining camps radiating from the territorial capital. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Helena or locate vanished sites like Blackfoot City and Gloster.2 unique versions available - 1899 Map of Helena, 1956 Print
1899 Helena1956 Print · USGSThe Montana gold country and the Continental Divide appear here at the close of the nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the mining and rail networks connecting Helena and Butte, including Pikes Peak Mill, Marysville, and Ft. Harrison. - 1903 Map of Helena
1903 Helena1903 Print · USGSMontana's mining heartland comes alive at the dawn of the new century, from the state capital to the copper-rich summits above the Silver Bow. Trace the early rail lines serving Marysville, locate the historic barracks of Ft. Harrison, and follow the mountain trails through Mullan Pass.4 unique versions available - 1947 Map of Butte, 1949 Print
1947 Butte1949 Print · USGSWestern Montana at the peak of its rail-and-river era shows the vital connections between the mining and industrial centers of Butte and Helena. Researchers can trace the three major railroad lines serving mountain settlements like Garrison, Philipsburg, and Warm Springs.2 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Butte
1958 Butte1958 Print · USGSWestern Montana's mining and rail corridors are captured in the late fifties, from the urban bustle of the Copper King cities to high mountain passes. Researchers can trace the path of the Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific through Deer Lodge and locate remote outposts like Potomac Post Office.5 unique versions available - 1959 Map of Butte North, 1961 Print
1959 Butte North1961 Print · USGSSilver Bow County in the late fifties was the heart of the American copper industry, dominated by the massive mining operations around Butte. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Northern Pacific and locate historic mining sites like the Butte Pacific Mine or the emerging Berkeley Pit.3 unique versions available - 1960 Map of Butte
1960 Butte1960 Print · USGSWestern Montana at the dawn of the sixties is defined by its industrial mining hubs and the railroads that connect them. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Milwaukee Road through Butte or locate smaller settlements like Southern Cross and Bearmouth. - 1962 Map of Butte
1962 Butte1962 Print · USGSWestern Montana in the early sixties remains a landscape of industrial muscle and high-mountain passes. Trace the rail lines of the Northern Pacific through Deer Lodge and the mining history around Anaconda and Philipsburg. - 1989 Map of Butte North
1989 Butte North1989 Print · USGSSilver Bow County’s mining heart is on full display in the late eighties, centered on the massive Berkeley Pit and the rugged high-country camps. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the deep heritage of the Hill through labels like the Granite Mountain Mine, Walkerville, and Centerville. - 1994 Map of Butte North
1994 Butte North1994 Print · USGSWestern Montana in the nineties was a landscape defined by ranching legacy and high-altitude mining. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional history at the Deer Lodge Prison Farm or locate old claims like the Saratoga Mine and Morning Glory Mine. - 1996 Map of Butte North, 1998 Print
1996 Butte North1998 Print · USGSThe mining landscape of Butte is shown in the late twentieth century as the massive Berkeley Pit and Strip Mine reshape the area. Genealogists and historians can locate heritage sites like Walkerville, Centerville, and the tragic Granite Mountain Mine. - 2024 Map of Butte North, 2024 Print
2024 Butte North2024 Print · USGSSilver Bow County at the edge of the Continental Divide reveals the urban grit and mountain terrain of Montana's most famous mining region. Researchers can trace the street layouts of Butte and Walkerville or locate landmarks like the Butte-Silver Bow County Courthouse and Montana Technological University.
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