Old Maps of Pocatello, Idaho for Metal Detecting
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Pocatello, ID maps
(38)- 1934 Map of Michaud, 1957 Print
1934 Michaud1957 Print · USGSThe Fort Hall Indian Reservation was undergoing significant changes in the 1930s as the American Falls Reservoir reshaped the valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Oregon Trail, locate the Indian Cem, and find old rail stops at Schiller and Michaud. - 1937 Map of Pocatello
1937 Pocatello1937 Print · USGSBannock County is captured in the late 1930s as a burgeoning rail and highway crossroads along the Portneuf River. Genealogists can locate family landmarks in old Alameda, trace the Fort Hall Mine, or find rural school sites like Blackrock Sch.3 unique versions available - 1937 Map of Michaud
1937 Michaud1937 Print · USGSThe Fort Hall Indian Reservation and its mid-century transportation networks are documented here just as the aviation age was taking flight. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and early infrastructure like the Indian School, Indian Cem, and the path of the Old Oregon Trail. - 1944 Map of Pocatello
1944 Pocatello1944 Print · USGSBannock County and the Fort Hall Indian Reservation are captured here in the years leading up to the second World War. Researchers can trace the early streets of Pocatello and Alameda, or locate rural landmarks like the Portneuf Sch and the Fort Hall Mine. - 1954 Map of Pocatello, 1963 Print
1954 Pocatello1963 Print · USGSSoutheast Idaho in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape shaped by massive water reclamation and mountain forests. Researchers can trace the development of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation or locate specific landmarks like the Arbon P O and Emerson School.4 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Pocatello
1958 Pocatello1958 Print · USGSSoutheastern Idaho in the late fifties was a landscape of expanding reservoirs and historic trails. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Oregon Trail, locate the Bannock Creek Indian Day School, and study the many Union Pacific rail sidings.2 unique versions available - 1971 Map of Inkom, 1974 Print
1971 Inkom1974 Print · USGSInkom and the Portneuf River valley are captured in the early seventies as a hub for rail transport and mountain recreation. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific line, locate the Silver Sage Girl Scout Camp, and find the historic Fort Hall Mine near the forest boundary.2 unique versions available - 1971 Map of Pocatello North, 1974 Print
1971 Pocatello North1974 Print · USGSNorth of Pocatello during the early seventies, the landscape shows a transition from the Fort Hall Indian Reservation Boundary to growing suburban tracts. Local historians can trace development through labels for the Drive-in Theater, Chubbuck School, and the Union Pacific line.2 unique versions available - 1971 Map of Schiller, 1974 Print
1971 Schiller1974 Print · USGSPower County, Idaho, is captured here in the early 1970s as the regional economy revolved around the Snake River shoreline and the Michaud Flats. Genealogists and historians can trace the Union Pacific rail line, the rural settlement of Schiller, and the Indian Cem within the Fort Hall Indian Reservation. - 1971 Map of Michaud, 1974 Print
1971 Michaud1974 Print · USGSPower County and the Fort Hall Indian Reservation meet here in the early seventies as the Portneuf River feeds the reservoir. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named roads and sites like Reider Cemetery, Indian Cem, and the settlement of Michaud.4 unique versions available - 1971 Map of Pocatello South, 1974 Print
1971 Pocatello South1974 Print · USGSPocatello and the Portneuf River valley are captured in the early 1970s, showing the city's growth alongside Idaho State University. Trace local landmarks like Mountain View Cemetery, the Union Pacific rail lines, and Kinport Peak.3 unique versions available - 1974 Map of Pocatello North, 1975 Print
1974 Pocatello North1975 Print · USGSSoutheastern Idaho's urban-rural boundary is captured in the mid-1970s as the northern expansion of Pocatello meets the surrounding farmland. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Chubbuck and the rural outpost of Tyhee along the Portneuf River valley. - 1984 Map of Pocatello
1984 Pocatello1984 Print · USGSSoutheast Idaho in the early eighties centers on the industrial and rail corridor between Pocatello and the Snake River. Genealogists and historians can trace routes through the Fort Hall Indian Reservation or locate family sites near American Falls and Lava Hot Springs.2 unique versions available - 2010 Map of Pocatello North, 2010 Print
2010 Pocatello North2010 Print · USGSThe northern suburbs of Pocatello come into sharp focus in the early 21st century, showing the rapid growth of Chubbuck and Tyhee. Genealogists and local historians can trace the evolution of the valley through features like Cemetery Rd, the Bannock County Fairgrounds, and the intricate web of irrigation laterals. - 2010 Map of Michaud, 2010 Print
2010 Michaud2010 Print · USGSSoutheast Idaho's agricultural and transit corridors come into focus at the edge of the American Falls Reservoir during the early 2010s. Researchers can trace the legacy of local irrigation through the Taghee Canal and locate historical landmarks like the Indian Cemetery. - 2010 Map of Schiller, 2010 Print
2010 Schiller2010 Print · USGSThe agricultural and shoreline landscape near Pocatello is captured here in the early 2000s, defined by the reach of the reservoir. Researchers can locate the Indian Cemetery and the prominent General Mills Grain Elevator in the settlement of Schiller. - 2011 Map of Inkom, 2011 Print
2011 Inkom2011 Print · USGSBannock County's river-cut valleys and high peaks are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the corridor between Pocatello and the mountains. Genealogists and local historians can trace the developments around Inkom, find the Fort Hall Mine, or locate the Silver Sage Girl Scout Camp. - 2011 Map of Pocatello South, 2011 Print
2011 Pocatello South2011 Print · USGSSoutheast Idaho at the start of the 2010s shows a university city expanding into the high ridges and creek drainages of the Bannock Range. Researchers can trace the interface between the Idaho State University campus and natural landmarks like Kinport Peak or Mink Creek. - 2013 Map of Pocatello South, 2013 Print
2013 Pocatello South2013 Print · USGSPocatello and the northern reaches of the Caribou National Forest are shown here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the development of Idaho State Univ and locate family landmarks such as Mtn View Cem or the high peaks of Kinport Peak and Gibson Mtn. - 2013 Map of Pocatello North, 2013 Print
2013 Pocatello North2013 Print · USGSPocatello and Chubbuck are shown here in the early twenty-first century, revealing a landscape defined by industrial rail corridors and complex irrigation. You can trace the Union Pacific line as it cuts through Alameda or explore the many laterals and canals like the Fort Hall Main Canal and Tyhee Wasteway. - 2013 Map of Michaud, 2013 Print
2013 Michaud2013 Print · USGSThe northern edge of Pocatello and the vast American Falls Reservoir area are shown here during a period of modern growth. Researchers can trace the complex irrigation networks of the Taghee Canal or locate local landmarks like the Pocatello Regional Airport and Batiste Springs. - 2013 Map of Inkom, 2013 Print
2013 Inkom2013 Print · USGSSoutheast Idaho at the edge of the Pocatello Range shows a landscape shaped by the Portneuf River and National Forest lands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the developments of Inkom and Portneuf alongside landmarks like Silver Sage Scout Camp. - 2013 Map of Schiller, 2013 Print
2013 Schiller2013 Print · USGSWest of the growing city in the early 2010s, this area shows the intersection of the American Falls Reservoir with the Arbon Valley. Researchers can trace the layout of Schiller or locate waterfront features like Bronco Beach and Rainbow Beach. - 2017 Map of Michaud, 2017 Print
2017 Michaud2017 Print · USGSPocatello and the surrounding wetlands of the Portneuf River basin appear in fine detail in the late 2010s. Researchers can trace the intersection of the Pocatello Regional Airport with local landmarks like Batiste Springs and the rural settlement of Don. - 2017 Map of Inkom, 2017 Print
2017 Inkom2017 Print · USGSSoutheast Idaho at the edge of the mountains shows a landscape shaped by the Portneuf River and the high Pocatello Range. Genealogists and hikers can trace old valley routes like W Old Highway 91 and find remote landmarks like Fort Hall Spring or Chinese Peak.
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