1960s Maps of Boise County, Idaho

1. 1960 Map of Challis

   

   1960 Challis

   1960 Print · USGS

   Central Idaho’s high backcountry is detailed here in the early sixties, showing the remote ranching and mining life across five national forests. Genealogists and researchers can trace family holdings at the Silva Ranch or Jones Ranch and find historic sites like Redfish Lake Lodge and Clayton.

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4. 1962 Map of Boise

   

   1962 Boise

   1962 Print · USGS

   The Treasure Valley at the start of the sixties reveals a landscape of expanding towns and complex irrigation networks along the Snake River. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of modern Idaho through markers like Initial Point, the mining history of Silver City, and the early infrastructure of Lucky Peak Dam.

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7. 1962 Map of Hailey

   

   1962 Hailey

   1962 Print · USGS

   Central Idaho in the early sixties showcases a landscape of high-altitude ranching and mining at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Union Pacific Railroad corridor and explore old mining sites like the Triumph Mine or Silver Star Queens Mine.

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10. 1963 Map of Challis

    

    1963 Challis

    1963 Print · USGS

    Central Idaho's mountain corridors and mining districts appear in detail during the early sixties, highlighting the remote settlements of Challis and Stanley. Researchers can trace the legacy of the gold and silver rushes through labels for Bonanza, the Bayhorse Mine, and the Falconberry ranch.

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13. 1963 Map of Mt Cramer, 1964 Print

    

    1963 Mt Cramer

    1964 Print · USGS

    The Sawtooth wilderness in the early sixties remained a world of granite spires and remote alpine basins before widespread modern development. Hikers and historians can trace old routes like the Bull Moose Trail and locate early camps such as the Redfish Inlet Transfer Camp.

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16. 1964 Map of Sheep Creek, 1966 Print

    

    1964 Sheep Creek

    1966 Print · USGS

    Elmore County during the mid-1960s was a landscape of remote national forest and river canyons. Researchers can locate early recreational sites like Repeat Creek Campground and trace the paths of old mountain trails near Sheep Mountain and the Middle Fork Boise River.

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19. 1964 Map of Twin Springs, 1966 Print

    

    1964 Twin Springs

    1966 Print · USGS

    The Boise National Forest backcountry comes into focus in the mid-1960s, showing the rugged canyon lands at the confluence of the Boise River and the North Fork. Researchers can trace old mountain routes like the Pack Trail or locate remote sites including Twin Springs, the Troutdale Guard Sta, and several geothermal Hot Springs.

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22. 1964 Map of Snowyside Peak, 1966 Print

    

    1964 Snowyside Peak

    1966 Print · USGS

    The high Sawtooth summits of the mid-1960s reveal a landscape of glacial lakes and county boundaries at the headwaters of the Payette River. Trace the early access routes to Alturas Lake, the remote prospect at Eureka Gulch, and the Alturas Inlet Campground.

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25. 1969 Map of Dunnigan Creek, 1971 Print

    

    1969 Dunnigan Creek

    1971 Print · USGS

    The Boise River backcountry in the late sixties reveals a network of steep gulches and mountain trails before modern development expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace old mining sites like the Mine and Prospect or follow the Adelene Trail through the Boise National Forest.

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28. 1969 Map of Arrowrock Reservoir NE, 1971 Print

    

    1969 Arrowrock Reservoir NE

    1971 Print · USGS

    The Boise River basin in the late 1960s shows a landscape of steep gulches and mountain peaks managed for forest service and recreation. Researchers can locate remote sites like the Cottonwood Ranger Sta, Thorn Creek Butte, and several campgrounds along Arrowrock Reservoir.

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31. 1969 Map of Grape Mtn, 1971 Print

    

    1969 Grape Mtn

    1971 Print · USGS

    Elmore and Boise counties meet along the high ridges and deep river canyons of this Idaho wilderness in the late sixties. Researchers can trace the winding Blacks Creek Road and locate remote landmarks like Pury Flat and the Irish Creek Boat Ramp.

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34. 1969 Map of Arrowrock Dam, 1972 Print

    

    1969 Arrowrock Dam

    1972 Print · USGS

    The Boise River canyon in the late 1960s was a hub of water management and high-desert recreation. You can trace the shorelines of Arrowrock Reservoir, locate the Arrowrock Dam, and find family-named landmarks like Browns Gulch or Sams Gulch.

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