1958 Map of Bozeman

About this map

The Missouri River headwaters emerge where the Gallatin River, Madison River, and Jefferson River converge near Three Forks, anchoring this mid-century survey of the Northern Rockies. The landscape is defined by massive massifs including the Madison Range, Gallatin Range, and the Absaroka Range, with the northern reaches of Yellowstone National Park visible along the southern border. Smaller agrarian and rail-focused settlements like Manhattan, Belgrade, and Amsterdam surround the regional hub of Bozeman, while the high country features scattered mines and the Coal Mine on the Boulder Plateau. The transport network of the era relies heavily on the Burlington Northern and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroads, which parallel the river valleys and serve the burgeoning recreation and timber interests across the Gallatin National Forest. Local landmarks like the Manhattan School and the Church Hill community provide specific points of interest for genealogists.