Historical in Montana

Montana's Wild and Scenic Upper Missouri River, 2nd Edition
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Montana's Upper Missouri National Wild and Scenic River is a one hundred forty-nine mile wilderness stretch of the Missouri River that has changed but little since Lewis and Clark first saw it in 1805. In addition to the river corridor's incredible beauty, it played a major role in the settling of the West, and there are scores of import… read more

Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument Boaters' Guide Map Set
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The Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument Boaters' Guide map set is produced by the Bureau of Land Management and is intended to enrich the Upper Missouri experience for both new and well-seasoned river floaters. In addition to updated maps, you will find information on river access points, campsites and safety tips as… read more

Montana Battlefields 1806 - 1877 Native Americans and the U.S. Army at War
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Montana's era of "Indian Wars" consisted of nearly a century of skirmishes, battles, and large-scale wars between the U.S. military and native nations, including Blackfeet, Sioux, Northern Cheyennes, Arapahos, Gros Ventres, and Nez Perces--and the army's Crow and Shoshone allies. These battlegrounds remain today, a testament to the clash of culture… read more

Nez Perce National Historic Trail Map
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The Nez Perce National Historic Trail Map produced by the US Forest Service depicts the 1877 route of a small band of Nez Perce Indians, who engaged in several running battles with the pursuing U.S. Army while trying to seek refuge in Canada. In the summer of 1877 a small group of Nez Perce… read more

Little Bighorn Battlefield Map
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The Little Bighorn Battlefield Map depicts the battle between General Custer and several tribes encamped on the Little Big Horn River in Montana Territory, 1876. It is part of a watercolor map series… read more

Bitterroot River Map
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The Bitterroot River Map covers the area from Conner to Missoula. Information about the route and campsites of the Lewis and Clark expedition is included on this map. Produced by Montana Afloat, these durable and very affordable two-sided maps show river miles, principle tributaries, access points, major water hazards, campgrounds and historic points of interest on Mont… read more

Blackfoot River Map
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The Blackfoot River Map covers the area from Bonner to Lincoln. Information about the route and campsites of the Lewis and Clark expedition is included on this map. Produced by Montana Afloat, these durable and very affordable two-sided maps show river miles, principle tributaries, access points, major water hazards, campgrounds and historic points of interest on Montan… read more

Beaverhead River Map
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The Beaverhead River Map covers the area from Clark Canyon Dam to Twin Bridges. Information about the route and campsites of the Lewis and Clark expedition is included on this map. Produced by Montana Afloat, these durable and very affordable two-sided maps show river miles, principle tributaries, access points, major water hazards, campgrounds and historic points of inte… read more

Jefferson River Map
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The Jefferson River Map covers the area from Twin Bridges to Three Forks. Information about the route and campsites of the Lewis and Clark expedition is included on this map. Produced by Montana Afloat, these durable and very affordable two-sided maps show river miles, principle tributaries, access points, major water hazards, campgrounds and historic points of interest… read more

Middle Yellowstone River Map
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The Middle Yellowstone River Map covers the area from Big Timber to Huntley. Information about the route and campsites of the Lewis and Clark expedition is included on this map. Produced by Montana Afloat, these durable and very affordable two-sided maps show river miles, principle tributaries, access points, major water hazards, campgrounds and historic points of inter… read more

Missouri River Map
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The Missouri River Map covers the area from Three Forks to Great Falls. Information about the route and campsites of the Lewis and Clark expedition is included on this map. Produced by Montana Afloat, these durable and very affordable two-sided maps show river miles, principle tributaries, access points, major water hazards, campgrounds and historic points of interest o… read more