Cultural Landscape Atlas
The Cultural Landscape Atlas documents how New Deal programs reshaped Montana’s land, communities, and infrastructure between 1933 and 1943. It brings together county-by-county histories, Tribal Nation partnerships, CCC and WPA projects, and archival materials from state, federal, and national repositories to create a unified statewide record.
Explore the Atlas
- Montana Counties Index
- Tribal Nations of Montana
- Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
- Works Progress Administration (WPA)
- Montana New Deal Digital Library
- Featured StoryMaps
About the Atlas
The Cultural Landscape Atlas integrates archival research, GIS mapping, oral histories, and field documentation to create a comprehensive statewide record of the New Deal in Montana. It highlights how federal programs transformed landscapes, supported Tribal and rural communities, and left a lasting imprint on infrastructure, conservation, and public life.
The Atlas is designed as a living resource—expanding as new materials are digitized, new fieldwork is completed, and new partnerships with Tribal Nations, counties, and local institutions deepen our understanding of Montana’s New Deal heritage.
Statewide Connections
- Tribal–County Crosswalk — explore how Tribal Nations and counties intersect across homelands, histories, and New Deal projects.
- Institutions Index — browse agencies, archives, and repositories contributing to the statewide record.
- Cultural Landscape Archive — access documents, maps, photographs, and field notes.
Featured StoryMaps
Interactive StoryMaps will be embedded here as they are completed, offering visual narratives of CCC camps, WPA projects, Tribal Nation partnerships, and county-level transformations.