1987 Map of Bozeman

About this map

Bozeman serves as the focal point of this Gallatin County survey, showing the city's 1980s layout as it balances urban expansion with an intricate system of agricultural irrigation. The expansive campus of Montana State University occupies a significant portion of the city's southern section, while the Northern Pacific railroad tracks bisect the northern neighborhoods. The landscape is defined by its water management, featuring a dense network of man-made waterways like the West Gallatin Canal, Farmers Canal, and the Beck Border Ditch, which redirect flow from natural sources such as Hyalite Creek and Sourdough Creek. On the eastern edge, the terrain begins to rise toward Bozeman Pass, with civic landmarks like Sunset Hills Cemetery and Lindley Park overlooking the valley. Traces of older transport routes are visible in the Old Railroad Grade winding through the northern hills near Sypes Creek.