Montana Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now
Historic & Modern Maps for Exploring Montana's Forgotten Mining Camps, Ghost Towns & Frontier Trails
Step into Montana's legendary mining past with Montana Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now, a unique six-map collection designed for gold prospectors, metal detectorists, ghost town enthusiasts, historians, and outdoor adventurers. This comprehensive map set combines authentic historic Montana maps with transparent modern road overlays, allowing you to compare abandoned mining camps, ghost towns, stage stations, railroads, military roads, and frontier settlements with today's landscape.
Whether you're researching historic gold districts, planning a backcountry adventure, or searching for forgotten mining communities, these detailed fold-out maps provide an invaluable connection between Montana's rich frontier history and the present day.
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Features
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Six large fold-out historical maps
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Authentic Montana maps from 1865, 1885, and 1900
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Transparent overlays showing today's road system
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Identifies ghost towns, mining camps, forts, stage stations, military roads, and railroads
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Historical stories and regional background information on the reverse of the regional maps
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Compact folded format for easy field use
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Large, easy-to-read maps when unfolded
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Reproduced from authentic archival documents including materials from the National Archives, Library of Congress, and state libraries.
Benefits
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Compare historic maps with today's highways and roads
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Locate forgotten mining camps and abandoned settlements
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Discover early stage routes, military roads, and frontier communities
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Plan metal detecting and prospecting trips more effectively
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Learn Montana's rich mining and settlement history
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Excellent reference for collectors, historians, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Map Collection Includes
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Map #1: Montana 1865 / Montana 1885
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Map #2: Montana 1900 / Montana 1900 Population Map
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Map #3: Northwest Montana 1900 with Modern Road Overlay
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Map #4: Northeast Montana 1900 with Modern Road Overlay
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Map #5: Southwest Montana 1900 with Modern Road Overlay
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Map #6: Southeast Montana 1900 with Modern Road Overlay
The reverse side of the four regional maps includes historical stories and interesting facts about Montana's ghost towns, mining camps, and frontier settlements. The collection highlights famous locations such as Gold Creek, believed to be the site of Montana's first gold discovery, along with numerous historic communities throughout the state.
Recommended Accessories
Complete your Montana exploration library with:
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Montana Gold & Gems: Then & Now
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Fists Full of Gold by Chris Ralph
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Garrett Gold Panning Kit
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1849 Gold Pan – Made in the USA
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Gold Classifier Screens
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Prospecting Pick
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Handheld GPS
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10X Triplet Jeweler's Loupe
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Pocket Microscope
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Field Notebook
Specifications
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Title: Montana Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now
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Format: Six Fold-Out Maps
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Coverage: Entire State of Montana
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Historic Maps: 1865, 1885 & 1900
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Includes: Transparent Modern Road Overlays
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Folded Size: Approximately 6.5" × 9"
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Unfolded Size: Approximately 18" × 24"
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Language: English
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ISBN: 9780972044189
What's Included
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Six fold-out historical Montana maps
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Transparent modern road overlays
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Historical reference text and regional stories
Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?
At High Plains Prospectors, we know that every abandoned mining camp tells a story. Montana Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now helps you connect Montana's legendary gold rush history with today's landscape, making it easier to locate historic mining camps, forgotten settlements, stage routes, and frontier landmarks. Whether you're researching Montana's famous gold districts, planning your next metal detecting adventure, or exploring the backroads of Big Sky Country, this map collection is an essential addition to your prospecting and history library.
Each state is represented by a series of maps showing what the state looked like in the late 1800s with a clear overlay showing modern roads and highways. Great for locating old town sites, early roads, railroads and forts. Each set contains several maps.
