1950s Maps of Columbus, Montana

Explore 6 historic maps of Columbus from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Columbus's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Columbus's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Columbus, MT maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Billings, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Billings, 1963 Print
    1954 Billings
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Yellowstone valley during the mid-fifties shows a landscape of thriving rail towns and high-mountain outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and mining routes near Red Lodge, Bearcreek, and along the Bighorn River.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Columbus West, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Columbus West, 1957 Print
    1956 Columbus West
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Stillwater Valley comes into focus in the mid-1950s at the junction of the Yellowstone River and the Northern Pacific. Trace the irrigation canals and rail sidings that shaped Columbus and nearby Carlton.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Shane Ridge, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Shane Ridge, 1957 Print
    1956 Shane Ridge
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Stillwater County river valley and surrounding uplands are captured here in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace rural schoolhouse locations like Standard Sch and Shane Creek Sch or follow the path of the Northern Pacific.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Columbus East, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Columbus East, 1957 Print
    1956 Columbus East
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Stillwater Valley comes into sharp focus during the mid-fifties as the Northern Pacific and irrigation projects shaped the land. Researchers can trace the path of the Columbus Water Users Association Ditch and locate the local Landing Field or a lonely Grave.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1957 Map of Billings
    1957 Map of Billings
    1957 Billings
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Yellowstone River valley and the rugged Beartooth Mountains meet in the mid-1950s near the growing hub of Billings. Genealogists and researchers can trace rail and ranching history through river towns like Columbus, the mining heritage of Red Lodge, and the vast Crow Indian Reservation.

  6. 1958 Map of Billings
    1958 Map of Billings
    1958 Billings
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Montana comes alive in this survey of the Yellowstone Valley as the regional rail and road networks reached their peak. Trace family roots and old routes near Billings, the Crow Indian Reservation, and the heights of the Beartooth Mountains.
    2 unique versions available

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