Old Maps of Sundance, Wyoming for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Sundance with 12 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 Sundance has changed over the decades.


Sundance, WY maps

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  1. 1898 Map of Sundance
    1898 Map of Sundance
    1898 Sundance
    1898 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Wyoming and the Black Hills border come alive in the 1890s, when Sundance served as a key regional hub. Genealogists and local historians can trace early wagon routes connecting settlements like Manhattan, Welcome, and Inyankara.

  2. 1902 Map of Sundance
    1902 Map of Sundance
    1902 Sundance
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Wyoming and South Dakota borderlands come into focus at the turn of the century as ranching and early mining outposts take hold. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Mc Creadys Ranch and early settlements including Manhattan and Buckhorn.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Gillette, 1975 Print
    1954 Map of Gillette, 1975 Print
    1954 Gillette
    1975 Print · USGS
    Gillette and the northeast Wyoming ranching country are captured here in the mid-1950s as coal and bentonite mining shaped the local economy. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Bethlehem Church, Wellman School, and early settlements along the Chicago Burlington and Quincy RR.

  4. 1955 Map of Gillette, 1976 Print
    1955 Map of Gillette, 1976 Print
    1955 Gillette
    1976 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Wyoming in the mid-twentieth century is captured here as the energy and ranching landscape began to shift. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local communities through sites like Wyodak, the Pleasantdale Community Building, and landmarks like Devils Tower National Monument.

  5. 1958 Map of Gillette
    1958 Map of Gillette
    1958 Gillette
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Wyoming and the Black Hills are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of high-plains ranching and emerging energy production. Researchers can trace the rail-side growth of Gillette and find historic rural landmarks like the Wyodak Coal Mine, Bethlehem Church, and Devils Tower National Monument.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Sundance, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Sundance, 1960 Print
    1958 Sundance
    1960 Print · USGS
    Crook County in the late fifties centers on the growth of Sundance beneath the shadow of Sundance Mountain. Genealogists and historians can trace Mt Moriah Cem, the Houston Creek Sch, and Custer's expedition trail.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1962 Map of Gillette
    1962 Map of Gillette
    1962 Gillette
    1962 Print · USGS
    High plains ranching and coal mining dominate the Powder River Basin in the early sixties. Genealogists can trace rural communities through landmarks like the Bethlehem Church, Lake School, and settlements such as Moorcroft and Sundance.

  8. 1979 Map of Sundance
    1979 Map of Sundance
    1979 Sundance
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Black Hills borderlands in the late 1970s show a region of high peaks and vital rail corridors connecting Wyoming to South Dakota. Researchers can trace historic routes and industry through settlements like Clay Spur, Upton, and the Historical Monument.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1984 Map of Sundance East, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Sundance East, 1985 Print
    1984 Sundance East
    1985 Print · USGS
    Sundance sits at the gateway to the Black Hills in the early eighties, where the town meets the forest edge. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Sundance Mountain, the town Cem, and the extensive irrigation network through Government Valley.

  10. 1984 Map of Sundance West, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Sundance West, 1985 Print
    1984 Sundance West
    1985 Print · USGS
    Sundance and the eastern slopes of the Bear Lodge Mountains are captured in the mid-eighties as a hub for both resource extraction and mountain recreation. Researchers can trace the region's mining heritage through the Coal Mine and numerous mineshafts, or locate family landmarks like Jim Wayne Spring.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 2021 Map of Sundance West, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Sundance West, 2021 Print
    2021 Sundance West
    2021 Print · USGS
    The community of Sundance and the surrounding Bear Lodge Mountains are captured here in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Crook County Courthouse, the historic Mount Moriah Cem, and the rugged trails surrounding Warren Peaks.

  12. 2021 Map of Sundance East, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Sundance East, 2021 Print
    2021 Sundance East
    2021 Print · USGS
    Sundance sits at the edge of the Bear Lodge Mountains in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace forest trails, local peaks like Sundance Mtn, and sites like Green Mountain Cem or Medicine Lake.

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