1980s Maps of Shelby, Montana

Explore 4 historic maps of Shelby from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 Shelby's landscape evolved across the 1980s, 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 1980s, 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 Shelby's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Shelby, MT maps

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  1. 1984 Map of Conrad
    1984 Map of Conrad
    1984 Conrad
    1984 Print · USGS
    North-central Montana's high plains and river valleys come to life in this mid-eighties record of Pondera and Toole counties. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-stop towns along the Burlington Northern or locate rural landmarks like Favot and Alkali Springs.

  2. 1984 Map of Sweet Grass Hills
    1984 Map of Sweet Grass Hills
    1984 Sweet Grass Hills
    1984 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of Toole County meet the Canadian border in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape of isolated buttes and essential water coulees. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern line through Sunburst or locate the Mt Dermott Mine tucked into West Butte.

  3. 1986 Map of Virden
    1986 Map of Virden
    1986 Virden
    1986 Print · USGS
    The northern Montana high plains and the energy hub of Shelby are captured in the mid-eighties as the Prairie Dell Oil and Gas Field expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace family land at Holstad Ranch or Wiegand Ranch and locate the local Cem.

  4. 1986 Map of Shelby
    1986 Map of Shelby
    1986 Shelby
    1986 Print · USGS
    Shelby and the surrounding High Plains are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the town as a regional hub. Researchers can locate the Shelby Airport, the local Cemetery, and natural landmarks like Mead Coulee and Willow Creek.

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