1950 Big Sky, MT | 15'x15' Shaded Historic USGS Map

Big Sky, Montana, renowned for Lone Mountain's iconic peak and world-class skiing, is nestled in the Rockies. Within 10 miles lie Gallatin River's prime fly fishing spots. Geologically, the region features rugged landscapes shaped by ancient glacial activity. Notable nearby locations include the Gallatin National Forest, offering extensive hiking trails, and Yellowstone National Park, home to geothermal wonders like Old Faithful. Big Sky's history traces back to Native American inhabitants and later gold prospectors, contributing to its rich heritage. Today, it remains a premier destination for outdoor enthusiasts, seamlessly blending adventure and natural beauty.

We used recent digital elevation data combined with modern rendering techniques to enhance this hand selected, vintage USGS map. Even though the map is 2 dimensional, the techniques applied make it appear to pop off the page.

Please Note: Reading the text on the map can sometimes be difficult, primarily because of the historic map's small font size and age. In areas where relief shading obscure text, it can become illegible. To enhance readability, we recommend ordering a larger map size, although the text may still be obscured in darker areas.