Old Maps of Yellowstone County, Montana for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Yellowstone County with 472 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 Yellowstone County has changed over the decades.


Yellowstone County, MT maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Huntley
    1893 Map of Huntley
    1893 Huntley
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Yellowstone River valley and the Crow Indian Reservation dominate this late nineteenth-century Montana landscape. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early rail corridor of the Northern Pacific Railroad through Huntley and the station at Clermont.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1894 Map of Fort Custer
    1894 Map of Fort Custer
    1894 Fort Custer
    1894 Print · USGS
    Big Horn County was still a frontier landscape in the 1890s, defined by the meeting of the Big Horn River and Little Big Horn R. You can trace the early railroad at Pompey Pillar Sta. and the grounds of the Fort Custer Military Reservation.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 1954 Map of Hardin, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Hardin, 1964 Print
    1954 Hardin
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Montana is documented here during the mid-fifties, showing the vast tribal lands and historic battle sites before modern highway expansion. Researchers can trace the Chicago Burlington and Quincy rail line through Hardin or locate the Custer National Cemetery and Museum.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Forsyth, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Forsyth, 1966 Print
    1954 Forsyth
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Yellowstone River valley and the northern high plains are captured here in the mid-1950s during a period of expanding energy and rail infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace rail sidings and cattle-country outposts like Ingomar, Vananda, and Angela.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of Roundup, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Roundup, 1966 Print
    1954 Roundup
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central Montana in the mid-1960s showcases a landscape of high-plains agriculture and vital rail connections. Researchers can trace historic routes through Harlowton and Roundup while locating landmarks like Judith Cemetery and Deadmans Basin Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1956 Map of Comanche, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Comanche, 1957 Print
    1956 Comanche
    1957 Print · USGS
    Yellowstone County ranching life is well-documented in the mid-1950s as the Great Northern railroad passes through Comanche. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of the Popelka Ranch, Schroder Ranch, and the Pleasant Valley Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1956 Map of Rattlesnake Butte, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Rattlesnake Butte, 1957 Print
    1956 Rattlesnake Butte
    1957 Print · USGS
    Yellowstone County's high plains in the mid-1950s reveal a landscape of irrigation canals and early rural infrastructure. Researchers can trace family-named routes like Drury Lane and locate vanished local landmarks such as the Progressive Sch and the Racetrack near Cline.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1956 Map of Acton, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Acton, 1957 Print
    1956 Acton
    1957 Print · USGS
    Yellowstone County ranching and rail life are frozen in time during the mid-fifties, dominated by the Great Northern line. Researchers can locate the rural Coakley Ch, Fairview Sch, and the isolated community of Acton.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1956 Map of Molt, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Molt, 1957 Print
    1956 Molt
    1957 Print · USGS
    Stillwater County ranching and rail life are documented here in the mid-1950s as the high plains meet the canyon breaks. Genealogists can locate the Luckey Homestead and Lazy K T Ranch or trace the Northern Pacific line through Molt.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1956 Map of Hickson Ranch, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Hickson Ranch, 1957 Print
    1956 Hickson Ranch
    1957 Print · USGS
    Yellowstone County ranching country is documented here in the mid-fifties during the Missouri River Basin development program. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Hickson Ranch and Mackey Ranch or trace Fivemile Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1956 Map of Rock Spring, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Rock Spring, 1957 Print
    1956 Rock Spring
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Stillwater and Yellowstone county line area is shown here in the mid-fifties as a landscape of remote ranching and early aviation. You can trace the path of the Northern Pacific railroad past the Melby Hangar and locate the namesake Rock Spring.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1956 Map of Rimrock, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Rimrock, 1958 Print
    1956 Rimrock
    1958 Print · USGS
    Yellowstone County's high plains and river valley are seen here in the mid-fifties as irrigation and industry reshaped the frontier. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Base Line Sch, the Great Northern rail line, and the rural settlement of Rimrock.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1956 Map of Silesia, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Silesia, 1958 Print
    1956 Silesia
    1958 Print · USGS
    Silesia and Rockvale served as vital hubs for the valley's irrigation and rail networks during the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace old homestead sites near White Horse Sch or locate the junction of the Northern Pacific and Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroads.

  15. 1956 Map of Huntley, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Huntley, 1958 Print
    1956 Huntley
    1958 Print · USGS
    Yellowstone County's river-and-rail corridor is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the vital irrigation and transport systems near the Huntley junction. Genealogists and historians can locate the Scandia Sch, New Apostolic Ch, and family-named sites like Vermilion Ranch.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1956 Map of Two Pine School, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Two Pine School, 1958 Print
    1956 Two Pine School
    1958 Print · USGS
    Yellowstone County's rugged rimrocks and prairie plateaus are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape shaped by both nature and early industry. Trace the Northern Pacific rail line and look for local landmarks like the Two Pine School and the uniquely named Calamity Jane Horse Cache.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1956 Map of Laurel, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Laurel, 1958 Print
    1956 Laurel
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Yellowstone River valley is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of heavy industry and historic trails. Researchers can trace the massive Oil Refinery, the Northern Pacific line, and landmarks like St Anthonys Ch or the Buffalo Trail.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1956 Map of Park City, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Park City, 1958 Print
    1956 Park City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Park City and the surrounding ranchlands are documented here in the mid-fifties, capturing the community as it functioned along the Northern Pacific line. Researchers can trace the local irrigation network via the Big Ditch or locate family sites near Pioneer Cem and the Historical Marker.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1956 Map of Yegen, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Yegen, 1958 Print
    1956 Yegen
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Yellowstone River valley is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by railroad expansion and complex irrigation systems. You can trace the rural roots of the region through landmarks like the Ross Spring Homestead, Holy Cross Cem, and the Montana Bible Institute.
    4 unique versions available

  20. 1956 Map of Billings East, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Billings East, 1958 Print
    1956 Billings East
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Billings area at the midpoint of the century reveals a landscape shaped by the Yellowstone River and early industry. Genealogists and local historians can trace school districts like Independent Dist 52 Sch or visit Boothill Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  21. 1956 Map of Mossmain, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Mossmain, 1958 Print
    1956 Mossmain
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Yellowstone Valley in the mid-1950s was a bustling hub of rail transport and irrigated agriculture. Researchers can trace the massive rail infrastructure at Mossmain and Laurel Stockyards, or locate rural landmarks like Elder Grove School and Canyon Creek.
    3 unique versions available

  22. 1957 Map of Hardin
    1957 Map of Hardin
    1957 Hardin
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Montana in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape shaped by tribal lands and the historic Bighorn river valleys. Researchers can trace the Chicago Burlington and Quincy RR through Hardin and locate the National Cemetery and Custer Battlefield Monument.

  23. 1957 Map of Forsyth
    1957 Map of Forsyth
    1957 Forsyth
    1957 Print · USGS
    South-central Montana in the late fifties is captured here through its dual-river geography and emergent energy economy. Researchers can trace the path of the Northern Pacific through Forsyth, locate the Ragged Point Oil Field, and find early sidings like Ahles Siding.

  24. 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.

  25. 1957 Map of Billings West, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Billings West, 1958 Print
    1957 Billings West
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Yellowstone River valley and the towering Rimrocks define this Montana community during a period of rapid mid-century expansion. Researchers can trace the development of local institutions from Rocky Mountain College to the Naval Reserve Armory and the historic Mountview Cem.
    3 unique versions available

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