1954 Map of Boulder

About this map

Boulder serves as the focal point of this Jefferson County landscape, where the Boulder River and Great Northern railroad line converge. The map documents a significant era for the Montana State Training School and the established thermal waters at Boulder Hot Springs. High-country mining history is evident through numerous prospects and operations such as the May Day Mine, Smiley Mine, and the historically significant Chinese Diggings north of the river. The terrain transitions from the valley floor to the prominent heights of Mt Pisgah and Bull Mountain, with the vast Deerlodge National Forest covering much of the western and southern reaches. Scattered throughout the mountain parks and gulches are seasonal outposts and family holdings, including the McCauley Ranch and Keogh Ranch, illustrating the region's enduring reliance on both ranching and mineral extraction.