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Map Depository Libraries

Libraries at the following locations in Montana have been designated as depositories for many of the published maps of the U.S. Geological Survey.  Library personnel are specialists in advising patrons on coverage and availability of maps and cartographic products.  Users may wish to preview maps prior to ordering from map vendors.

Montana State University-Billings

http://www.msubillings.edu/library/

Montana State University- Bozeman

http://www.lib.montana.edu/

Montana Historical Society Library

https://mhs.mt.gov/research/collections/map

Montana State Library

http://www.msl.mt.gov/

Montana Tech

http://www.mtech.edu/library/

University of Montana Western

https://www.umwestern.edu/library/

Dawson Community College

http://www.dawson.edu/students/jane-carey-memorial-library

Lewis and Clark Public Library

https://www.lclibrary.org/

Flathead County Library

https://flathead.mt.gov/library/

Lincoln County Library

http://www.lincolncountylibraries.com/

Missoula Public Library

https://www.missoulapubliclibrary.org/

Miles Community College

http://www.milescc.edu/CampusServices/library/

Montana State University- Northern

http://www.msun.edu/infotech/library/

University of Montana

http://www.lib.umt.edu/

Salish Kootenai College

http://skclibrary.skc.edu/

Soil Maps

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly Soil Conservation Service) produces soil maps. Specialists are available to assist with soil map interpretation. Coverage is limited for some locations.  The local office in your county is listed in your phone book under US Government, Department of Agriculture.

USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service
Federal Building, Room 443
10 E Babcock Street
Bozeman, MT 59715-4704
(406) 587-6818

Natural Resources Information System (NRIS) - Montana State Library

The Montana Natural Resources Information System (NRIS) is a program created by the Legislature to make sources of data and information on Montana’s natural resources easily and readily accessible. NRIS has three main components:

Montana Geographic Information System (GIS) acts as a clearinghouse forGIS databases and provides services to groups or individuals needing access toGIS technology.

The Montana Natural Heritage Program (MNHP) maintains a computer-assisted inventory of Montana’s biological resources, emphasizing the locations of sensitive or threatened features.

Montana Historical Society (MHS) has historical printed and manuscript maps, including USGS, land office, and Sanborn Fire Insurance maps.

Updated 10/16/2025