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1948 Map of Bozeman

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Bozeman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Missouri River headwaters converge in this post-war survey, where the Madison, Jefferson, and Gallatin rivers form the historic gateway to the west. Bozeman and Livingston serve as primary hubs along the Northern Pacific railroad, which follows the Yellowstone River through the heart of the region. The landscape is defined by massive federal landholdings, including Yellowstone National Park at the southern boundary and several national forests like the Absaroka National Forest and Gallatin National Forest.

Smaller settlements and industrial sites such as Virginia City, Trident, and the mining camp at Jardine reflect the region's diverse economic history of mining and transport. Water management is evident through the Ennis Lake and the Willow Creek Storage Project, illustrating the importance of irrigation and power in the Gallatin Valley. The map captures the complex topography of the Gallatin Range and Crazy Mountains, providing a clear view of the mountain passes that shaped early Montana travel.