Old Maps of Columbus, Montana for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Columbus. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Columbus.


Columbus, MT maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Stillwater
    1892 Map of Stillwater
    1892 Stillwater
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Absarokee, Carr Trailer Court, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Billings, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Billings, 1963 Print
    1954 Billings
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Billings, Laurel, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Columbus West, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Columbus West, 1957 Print
    1956 Columbus West
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including H and H Trailer Court, Valley Vista Trailer Park, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Shane Ridge, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Shane Ridge, 1957 Print
    1956 Shane Ridge
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Carbon County, Stillwater County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Columbus East, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Columbus East, 1957 Print
    1956 Columbus East
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Carr Trailer Court, Stillwater County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1957 Map of Billings
    1957 Map of Billings
    1957 Billings
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Billings, Laurel, and other nearby areas

  7. 1958 Map of Billings
    1958 Map of Billings
    1958 Billings
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Billings, Laurel, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1979 Map of Big Timber
    1979 Map of Big Timber
    1979 Big Timber
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Big Timber, Absarokee, and other nearby areas

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