1954 Map of Boulder

About this map

Boulder and the Boulder River valley are captured here at a time when the region's economy balanced rail transport, ranching, and the remnants of its mining boom. The Great Northern railway services the valley, connecting Boulder Station with the wider state, while the presence of the Montana State Training School and the Boulder Cem establish the town's institutional footprint. The landscape is dotted with legacies of extraction, including the Chinese Diggings (Placer) and the May Day Mine, reflecting a history of diverse prospecting efforts.