Old Maps of Bear Lake Sands, Idaho

Explore 13 old maps of Bear Lake Sands, spanning from 1909 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Bear Lake Sands, ID maps

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  1. 1909 Map of Montpelier, 1957 Print
    1909 Map of Montpelier, 1957 Print
    1909 Montpelier
    1957 Print · USGS
    Bear Lake County at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the arrival of the Oregon Short Line RR and early irrigation. Researchers can trace the original footprints of Montpelier and Paris or locate the historic Hot Springs Turnpike along the lake's eastern shore.

  2. 1911 Map of Montpelier
    1911 Map of Montpelier
    1911 Montpelier
    1911 Print · USGS
    The Bear Lake Valley at the start of the twentieth century was a vital rail and ranching corridor. Trace the Oregon Short Line RR through Montpelier and Paris, or locate early lakeside settlements like Fish Haven and St Charles.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Preston, 1968 Print
    1955 Map of Preston, 1968 Print
    1955 Preston
    1968 Print · USGS
    Southeast Idaho and western Wyoming are shown in detail during the mid-fifties, from the high Bear River Range to the Green River Basin. Genealogists and collectors can trace the Union Pacific RR through historic towns like Preston, Montpelier, and Afton.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Preston
    1958 Map of Preston
    1958 Preston
    1958 Print · USGS
    The high valleys of the Idaho and Wyoming borderlands are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of mountain ranching and phosphate mining. Genealogists and historians can locate early settlements like Chesterfield and Bedford or trace the Union Pacific rail lines serving Cokeville.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1962 Map of Preston
    1962 Map of Preston
    1962 Preston
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southeast Idaho and the Wyoming borderlands are captured here in the early sixties, a time of thriving agricultural valleys and mountain ranching. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific rail lines and find legacy settlements like Montpelier, Afton, and Preston.

  6. 1970 Map of Bear Lake North, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Bear Lake North, 1973 Print
    1970 Bear Lake North
    1973 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Idaho-Utah border come alive in the 1970s, centered on the diverse shorelines of Bear Lake. Trace the development of North Beach State Park and locate historic sites like Bear Lake Hot Springs and the settlement of Lifton.

  7. 1977 Map of Bear Lake North, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Bear Lake North, 1980 Print
    1977 Bear Lake North
    1980 Print · USGS
    The northern shores of the Idaho-Utah border appear in sharp detail during the late seventies, showing the landscape just as modern recreational use was evolving. Researchers can trace the shoreline geography near Lifton, the marshy borders of Mud Lake, and the prominent Bear Lake Sands.

  8. 1983 Map of Preston
    1983 Map of Preston
    1983 Preston
    1983 Print · USGS
    Southeast Idaho and the tri-state border region thrived on a mix of mountain agriculture and rail transport in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the Union Pacific corridor through Preston or locate family landmarks in Mound Valley and Paris.

  9. 2011 Map of Bear Lake North, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bear Lake North, 2011 Print
    2011 Bear Lake North
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Sands, including Rich County, Bear Lake County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2013 Map of Bear Lake North, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Bear Lake North, 2013 Print
    2013 Bear Lake North
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Sands, including Rich County, Bear Lake County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2017 Map of Bear Lake North, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Bear Lake North, 2017 Print
    2017 Bear Lake North
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Sands, including Rich County, Bear Lake County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2020 Map of Bear Lake North, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Bear Lake North, 2020 Print
    2020 Bear Lake North
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Sands, including Rich County, Bear Lake County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2024 Map of Bear Lake North, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Bear Lake North, 2024 Print
    2024 Bear Lake North
    2024 Print · USGS
    The northern shores of Bear Lake at the Idaho-Utah border are shown here in recent detail, where the water meets high desert ridges. Researchers can trace lakeshore settlements like Lifton and Bear Lake Sands or locate Bear Lake Hot Springs.

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