1980s Maps of Idaho

1. 1980 Map of Brewster Reservoir

   

   1980 Brewster Reservoir

   1980 Print · USGS

   The high-desert ranchlands along the Oregon-Idaho border are captured here in the 1970s, as the North Fork Owyhee River winds through deep canyons. Researchers can trace remote cattle operations like Brewster Ranch and Circle Bar Ranch or locate isolated water features like Mule Lake Reservoir.

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4. 1980 Map of Juniper Butte

   

   1980 Juniper Butte

   1980 Print · USGS

   Owyhee County ranching and desert lands are captured here in the late seventies, showing the vast plateau of the Inside Desert. Researchers can trace old stock routes and remote landmarks like Juniper Butte, Juniper Lake, and the winding East Fork Bruneau Canyon.

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7. 1980 Map of Crows Nest

   

   1980 Crows Nest

   1980 Print · USGS

   Owyhee County's high desert landscape is documented here in the early 1980s, showcasing the remote infrastructure of the Bruneau Desert. Researchers can trace old routes like Balanced Rock Road and locate remote water sources such as Guerry Tank and Yellow Tank.

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10. 1980 Map of Austin Butte

    

    1980 Austin Butte

    1980 Print · USGS

    Owyhee County's high desert plateau is documented in the 1980s, centered on the striking geological formations of the Bruneau Canyon. Researchers can trace remote transit routes like the Blackstone Grasmere Road and locate landmarks such as Austin Butte and Windy Point.

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13. 1980 Map of Notch Butte

    

    1980 Notch Butte

    1980 Print · USGS

    The Bruneau Desert high country in the late 1970s was a land of volcanic buttes and remote cattle trails. Trace historic routes like Crows Nest Road to find local landmarks such as Deadhorse Crossing, Notch Butte, and Sailor Creek Well.

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16. 1980 Map of Castleford Butte

    

    1980 Castleford Butte

    1980 Print · USGS

    The high Idaho desert near the Owyhee and Twin Falls county line is captured in the early eighties as a land of remote ranching and rugged basalt ridges. Trace the vital water sources of the era at Hewitt Watering, Freeland Watering, and along the banks of Deadman Creek.

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19. 1980 Map of Crows Nest NE

    

    1980 Crows Nest NE

    1980 Print · USGS

    The Owyhee and Twin Falls county line splits this desert landscape during the late 1970s, showcasing the high-plateau geography of the Bruneau Desert. Trace the paths of Crows Nest Road and Blue Ridge Trail past Deadman Creek and several Well sites.

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22. 1980 Map of Clover Butte North

    

    1980 Clover Butte North

    1980 Print · USGS

    The high Idaho desert south of the Snake River comes into focus in this 1980 survey of Owyhee County. Map collectors and geologists can trace the deep winding path of the East Fork Bruneau Canyon and remote landmarks like Clover Butte and Mirage.

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25. 1980 Map of Black Butte East

    

    1980 Black Butte East

    1980 Print · USGS

    The high plateau of the Owyhee country during the late 1970s reveals a landscape of isolated rangelands and seasonal drainages. Researchers can trace remote cattle-country history through landmarks like the Corral near Pot Hole Creek and the prominent Black Butte.

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28. 1980 Map of Wayan West

    

    1980 Wayan West

    1980 Print · USGS

    Caribou County during the late twentieth century reveals a landscape shaped by both historic migration and active mining. Genealogists and historians can trace the Emigrant Trail (Lander Cutoff) or locate family sites near Wayan and the Henry Strip Mine.

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31. 1980 Map of Curtis Draw

    

    1980 Curtis Draw

    1980 Print · USGS

    The high-desert borderlands of Idaho and Nevada come into focus during the early 1980s, revealing a landscape of remote ranching outposts and vital desert springs. Researchers can trace historic movements through the area at Three Mile Crossing and locate isolated landmarks like Stanley Cabin or Devil Creek Ranch.

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34. 1980 Map of Juniper Point

    

    1980 Juniper Point

    1980 Print · USGS

    The Oregon and Idaho borderlands are captured here in the 1980s, showcasing the intricate ranching infrastructure of this high desert region. Researchers can locate remote homesteads like Redmond Ranch and Dougal Ranch alongside named water features like Gartin Reservoir and Twin Lakes.

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37. 1980 Map of Hole In Rock

    

    1980 Hole In Rock

    1980 Print · USGS

    Owyhee County's high desert landscape is shown here in the early 1980s, revealing a mix of utility roads and rugged natural landmarks. Researchers can locate remote sites like Hole in Rock Lake, trace the route of Missile Base Road, and identify numerous Borrow Pits and local gulches.

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40. 1980 Map of Thayne West

    

    1980 Thayne West

    1980 Print · USGS

    The Star Valley region on the Idaho-Wyoming border thrived as a high-altitude agricultural hub in the early 1980s. Researchers can trace historical irrigation networks like Baker Ditch and locate local landmarks such as Haderlie Knoll and the Cem in Freedom.

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43. 1980 Map of Elk Valley

    

    1980 Elk Valley

    1980 Print · USGS

    The high ridges of the Gannett Hills straddle the Idaho and Wyoming border during the early eighties, marking a remote wilderness between two national forests. Researchers can trace historic backcountry routes like the Pack Trail past landmarks such as The Pinnacle and Clover Knoll.

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46. 1980 Map of Juniper Ranch

    

    1980 Juniper Ranch

    1980 Print · USGS

    The high plateau of Owyhee County is captured here in the 1980s, where the East Fork Bruneau River carves through the desert. Researchers can locate remote ranching outposts like Clover Flat Ranch and Juniper Ranch along the Clover Three Creek Road.

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49. 1980 Map of Table Butte

    

    1980 Table Butte

    1980 Print · USGS

    Owyhee County's high desert terrain is captured here as it appeared in the late 1970s, showing a landscape shaped by aridity and isolation. Researchers can trace remote routes like the Jeep Trail across the Blackstone Desert and near Fivemile Lake.

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52. 1980 Map of Crows Nest Butte

    

    1980 Crows Nest Butte

    1980 Print · USGS

    Owyhee County's high desert is captured here in the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by isolated water sources and primitive trails. Researchers can trace the path of the Clover Road as it passes Crows Nest Lake and the prominent Crows Nest Butte.

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55. 1980 Map of Horse Butte

    

    1980 Horse Butte

    1980 Print · USGS

    High desert ranching and water management define this Owyhee County landscape as it appeared in the late 1970s. Researchers can trace the remote network of Jeep Trails connecting isolated landmarks like Crossroads Well, Feliz Reservoir, and Corral.

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58. 1980 Map of Sage Valley

    

    1980 Sage Valley

    1980 Print · USGS

    Sage Valley straddles the Idaho and Wyoming border in the late seventies, showing a high-country landscape of national forests and remote drainages. Researchers can trace historic access routes like the Tygee Trail and locate family-named landmarks such as Hardmans Hollow or Richardson Creek.

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61. 1980 Map of Stump Peak

    

    1980 Stump Peak

    1980 Print · USGS

    Caribou County high country is shown in the late 1970s, where historic transit corridors and forest drainages converge. Trace the path of the Lander Cutoff past Stump Peak or follow the headwaters of Tincup Creek and Bechler Creek.

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64. 1980 Map of Black Butte West

    

    1980 Black Butte West

    1980 Print · USGS

    The high desert of Owyhee County is captured here in the 1980s, centered on the SAYLOR CREEK AIR FORCE RANGE. Researchers can trace old canyon routes and volcanic landmarks like Sailor Cap Butte and the Lower Black Butte Crossing.

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67. 1980 Map of Circular Butte

    

    1980 Circular Butte

    1980 Print · USGS

    Eastern Idaho at the start of the eighties shows a landscape of federal research and agricultural expansion. Trace the growth of nuclear history at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory and early settlements like Monteview, Terreton, and Sage Junction.

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70. 1980 Map of Grassy Hills

    

    1980 Grassy Hills

    1980 Print · USGS

    Southern Idaho ranching and water management are the focus of this 1980 survey along the Owyhee and Twin Falls county border. Researchers can trace the layout of the House Creek Ranch and remote crossings like Bengeochea Crossing or The Windmill.

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73. 1980 Map of Nadine Butte

    

    1980 Nadine Butte

    1980 Print · USGS

    The high desert at the tri-state junction of Nevada, Idaho, and Oregon is captured here in the late seventies. Researchers can trace remote overland routes like the Jeep Trail and locate specific landmarks such as Nadine Butte and the Aqueduct.

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