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1950s Maps of Adams County, Idaho

Explore 15 historic maps of Adams County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Adams County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Adams County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Adams County, ID maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Smiths Ferry, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Smiths Ferry, 1955 Print
    1953 Smiths Ferry
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Payette River valley in the early fifties was a landscape of remote rail stops and mountain lookouts. Genealogists can trace rural school locations like Lower Alpha School (Aban'd) or follow the UNION PACIFIC line through Smiths Ferry.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1954 Map of Council, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Council, 1956 Print
    1954 Council
    1956 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, the Weiser River valley around Council balanced a rail-dependent economy with the expansive wilderness of the Payette National Forest. Genealogists can locate legacy sites like Indian Valley Cem and the Middle Fork School or trace the early industrial footprint of the Union Pacific line.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1954 Map of New Meadows, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of New Meadows, 1956 Print
    1954 New Meadows
    1956 Print · USGS
    New Meadows and the surrounding timberlands of the Payette National Forest are captured here in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Pacific and Idaho Northern Railroad through mountain settlements like Fruitvale, Evergreen, and Starkey.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of Cascade, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Cascade, 1956 Print
    1954 Cascade
    1956 Print · USGS
    The High Valley of the Payette River is captured here in the mid-fifties as the new reservoir redefines the landscape. Genealogists and historians can locate early settlements like Roseberry and Donnelly, the Hopps Cemetery, and high-country landmarks like Mica Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1955 Map of Baker, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Baker, 1964 Print
    1955 Baker
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Oregon-Idaho borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties as the Snake River underwent massive changes from dam construction. Trace the Oregon Trail Memorial Monument near Baker, find early mines like Virtue Mine, and follow the Union Pacific Railroad through Huntington.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1955 Map of Grangeville, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Grangeville, 1964 Print
    1955 Grangeville
    1964 Print · USGS
    The high country of the Idaho-Oregon border comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing the deep river canyons and mountain peaks. Trace the Union Pacific RR through the valleys or locate settlements like Grangeville, Joseph, and the shoreline of Wallowa Lake.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1957 Map of He Devil, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of He Devil, 1958 Print
    1957 He Devil
    1958 Print · USGS
    The high country of the Idaho-Oregon border is mapped here in the late fifties, centered on the dramatic Snake River Canyon. Trace the footprint of local history through outposts like Horse Creek Cabin and the site of the Rankin Mill (Aband).
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1957 Map of Cambridge, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Cambridge, 1958 Print
    1957 Cambridge
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Weiser River valley in the late fifties shows a rural Idaho landscape defined by cattle country and rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Middle Valley, Keithly, and the defunct Cove School (Aban'd).
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1957 Map of Crane Creek Reservoir, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Crane Creek Reservoir, 1958 Print
    1957 Crane Creek Reservoir
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Weiser River valley and its surrounding high-desert plateaus are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a complex system of reservoirs and irrigation canals. Genealogists and historians can locate the Midvale townsite, the Midvale Cemetery, and rural landmarks like the Cozy Corners School (Aban'd).
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1957 Map of Cuprum, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Cuprum, 1958 Print
    1957 Cuprum
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Seven Devils Mountains of Idaho are captured here during the 1950s, showing the intersection of forest management and declining copper mining. Genealogists and historians can locate old mining sites like Bluejacket Mine and the remnants of former settlements at Landore and Helena.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1957 Map of Homestead, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Homestead, 1958 Print
    1957 Homestead
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Snake River canyon and the high Wallowa wilderness are captured in the late 1950s as a landscape of isolated outposts and steep timberlands. Local historians can trace the remote Homestead settlement, the winding Kleinschmidt Grade, and the Coverdale Guard Station.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1957 Map of Copperfield, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Copperfield, 1958 Print
    1957 Copperfield
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Snake River canyon was on the verge of total transformation in the late fifties as hydroelectric projects began to reshape the Idaho-Oregon border. Researchers can trace the original river course and landmarks like Brownlee Dam, Copperfield, and the Oxbow Sch before water levels rose.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1957 Map of Hornet, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Hornet, 1958 Print
    1957 Hornet
    1958 Print · USGS
    The high country of the Adams and Washington county line is captured here in the late fifties during a period of forest management and industrial transition. Researchers can trace the legacy of remote mountain living at Upper Dale School and the North Hornet Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1959 Map of Baker
    1959 Map of Baker
    1959 Baker
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Oregon and Idaho borderlands come alive in the late fifties, showing the rugged corridor along the Snake River and the high peaks of the Wallowa Mountains. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Union Pacific railroad or locate historic mining sites like the Flagstaff Mine and Virtue Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1959 Map of Grangeville
    1959 Map of Grangeville
    1959 Grangeville
    1959 Print · USGS
    The high alpine peaks and deep river canyons of the Idaho-Oregon borderlands are captured in the late fifties. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific RR through the valleys to settlements like Enterprise, Union, and Grangeville.
    2 unique versions available
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