Old Maps of Custer County, Idaho

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  1. 1891 Map of Bear Valley, 1963 Print
    1891 Map of Bear Valley, 1963 Print
    1891 Bear Valley
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Idaho wilderness at the close of the nineteenth century is captured here in this early reconnaissance survey. Researchers can trace the pristine headwaters of the Middle Fork Salmon River and locate historic landmarks like Stanley Lake and Tyee Mtn.

  2. 1893 Map of Bear Valley
    1893 Map of Bear Valley
    1893 Bear Valley
    1893 Print · USGS
    Central Idaho in the early 1890s was a wilderness of intersecting watersheds and mountain peaks long before modern infrastructure arrived. Trace the headwaters of the Salmon River and Payette River near Cape Horn and the Sawtooth Range.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1895 Map of Hailey, 1954 Print
    1895 Map of Hailey, 1954 Print
    1895 Hailey
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Wood River Valley was coming into its own in the 1890s as a hub for rail transport and early tourism. Researchers can trace the early path of the Union Pacific R R as it connected Hailey to Ketchum, passing through Gimlet and several remote hot springs like Guyer.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1897 Map of Hailey
    1897 Map of Hailey
    1897 Hailey
    1897 Print · USGS
    Central Idaho in the late nineteenth century was a land of high peaks and river-valley railroads. Trace the early layout of Hailey and Ketchum, the path of the Union Pacific, and landmarks like Guyer Hot Springs.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1900 Map of Sawtooth
    1900 Map of Sawtooth
    1900 Sawtooth
    1900 Print · USGS
    The high Idaho backcountry was a hub of hard-rock mining and remote outposts during the late 1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of silver-era camps like Carrietown and Vienna or locate industrial sites like the Silver King Mine and Columbia Mill.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1919 Map of Custer, 1964 Print
    1919 Map of Custer, 1964 Print
    1919 Custer
    1964 Print · USGS
    Custer County was a rugged hub of mining and forestry in the years following the Great War. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprint of Custer, Bonanza, and the Sunbeam Mine, or locate the original Valley Creek Ranger Station.

  7. 1922 Map of Custer
    1922 Map of Custer
    1922 Custer
    1922 Print · USGS
    The Salmon River high country comes alive in the years following the Great War, showing a landscape of isolated mining camps and early forest service outposts. Genealogists and researchers can trace the roads and trails connecting Custer, Bonanza, and the Sunbeam Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1929 Map of Bayhorse, 1961 Print
    1929 Map of Bayhorse, 1961 Print
    1929 Bayhorse
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Idaho mining and ranching life are detailed in the late 1920s as mountain settlements like Bayhorse and Clayton thrived. Researchers can trace historic extraction sites like the Hecla Mine and Redbird Mine or locate the old East Fork Sch.

  9. 1930 Map of Casto
    1930 Map of Casto
    1930 Casto
    1930 Print · USGS
    Central Idaho’s rugged backcountry in the late 1920s was a land of isolated mines and family ranches. Genealogists and historians can trace high-altitude mining at the Lost Packer Mine or locate early homesteads like Falconberry Ranch and Mormon Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1935 Map of MacKay
    1935 Map of MacKay
    1935 MacKay
    1935 Print · USGS
    Custer County was a rugged center of mining and irrigation in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace high-altitude homesteads and industry through Mackay, the Star O Hope Mine, and rural schools like Franklin Sch.

  11. 1935 Map of Borah Peak, 1959 Print
    1935 Map of Borah Peak, 1959 Print
    1935 Borah Peak
    1959 Print · USGS
    Custer and Lemhi counties are shown during the mid-1930s, centering on the high peaks of the Lost River Range and the cattle country of the river valleys. Researchers can locate remote schools and stations such as Goldburg School, Dickey, and the Mahogany Ranger Station.

  12. 1938 Map of Borah Peak
    1938 Map of Borah Peak
    1938 Borah Peak
    1938 Print · USGS
    Custer County ranching and high-mountain wilderness are captured here in the late 1930s, showing the early infrastructure of the Lost River Range. Genealogists and historians can trace isolated homesteads and rural landmarks like Goldburg School, Chilly, and the Pahsimeroi Ranger Station.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1940 Map of Mackay
    1940 Map of Mackay
    1940 Mackay
    1940 Print · USGS
    Custer and Butte counties are captured here in the late 1930s, showing a landscape defined by irrigation ditches and high-altitude mining. You can trace the development of the Big Lost River valley, finding early schools like Barton Sch and remote mountain sites like Leadbelt Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1955 Map of Dubois
    1955 Map of Dubois
    1955 Dubois
    1955 Print · USGS
    The high desert and mountain passes of eastern Idaho and western Montana are captured here during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific rail line through Dubois or locate the National Reactor Testing Station.
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1955 Map of Idaho Falls, 1963 Print
    1955 Map of Idaho Falls, 1963 Print
    1955 Idaho Falls
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Snake River Plain and its surrounding volcanic peaks are captured in the late fifties, showing the region's unique mix of nuclear research and high-desert ranching. Trace the industrial footprint of the National Reactor Testing Station or find old mining sites like Empire Mine.
    5 unique versions available

  16. 1955 Map of Hailey, 1968 Print
    1955 Map of Hailey, 1968 Print
    1955 Hailey
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central Idaho in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape transitioning from deep-rooted silver mining to a burgeoning outdoor economy. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Union Pacific line, the remote Triumph Mine, and original airfield layouts at Mountain Home Air Force Base.
    4 unique versions available

  17. 1956 Map of Donkey Hills, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Donkey Hills, 1959 Print
    1956 Donkey Hills
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Pahsimeroi Valley ranching country comes into focus in the mid-fifties as it sits between the high Lemhi and Lost River ranges. Local researchers can trace the old Goldburg settlement and Goldburg Sch alongside family homesteads like Lone Pine Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1956 Map of Doublespring, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Doublespring, 1959 Print
    1956 Doublespring
    1959 Print · USGS
    The high Pahsimeroi Valley and its surrounding peaks appear here in the mid-1950s, a landscape defined by ranching and high-altitude wilderness. Locate the Doublespring Ranch and trace rugged tracks to Grouse Creek Lake or Carlson Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1956 Map of May, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of May, 1959 Print
    1956 May
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Pahsimeroi Valley of the mid-1950s is captured here as a remote ranching hub between the Lemhi and Lost River ranges. Researchers can trace the small settlement at May, its local Cemetery, and the Landing Strip serving this high-mountain basin.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1956 Map of Challis, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Challis, 1960 Print
    1956 Challis
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Salmon River valley comes into focus during the mid-1950s, showing the settlement of Challis and its vital mountain infrastructure. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Beardsley Hot Springs, the Challis Airfield, and family-named routes such as Burstadt Lane.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1956 Map of Twin Peaks, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Twin Peaks, 1960 Print
    1956 Twin Peaks
    1960 Print · USGS
    Custer and Lemhi counties are captured in the mid-1950s, a period defined by high-country lookouts and primitive backcountry trails. Researchers can trace historic access points and water resources like White Goat Lookout, Mosquito Flat Reservoir, and the prospects near Big Hill Gulch.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1957 Map of Gilmore, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Gilmore, 1958 Print
    1957 Gilmore
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern Idaho’s mining and forest boundaries are clearly defined in the late fifties, centered on the high Lemhi Range. Genealogists and historians can trace the steep paths to the Latest Out Mine, the settlement of Gilmore, and the Fairview Guard Station.
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1957 Map of Hawley Mountain, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Hawley Mountain, 1959 Print
    1957 Hawley Mountain
    1959 Print · USGS
    High mountain peaks and arid valley basins define this Idaho backcountry in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace high-altitude routes like Pass Creek Road through the Challis National Forest and locate seasonal landmarks such as Magpie Springs and Mulkey Bar.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1957 Map of Challis, 1964 Print
    1957 Map of Challis, 1964 Print
    1957 Challis
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Idaho in the late fifties and early sixties remains a territory of remote mining camps and high-mountain ranger stations. Trace historic mining operations like the Lucky Boy Mine or locate isolated homesteads including Robinson Bar Ranch and Allison Ranch.
    3 unique versions available

  25. 1958 Map of Dubois
    1958 Map of Dubois
    1958 Dubois
    1958 Print · USGS
    The high divide between Idaho and Montana comes alive in this mid-century survey, from the mining camps of the Lemhi Range to the ranchlands of Centennial Valley. Trace historic operations at the Copper Queen Mine, the route of the Union Pacific RR, and the scientific work at the Sheep experimental station.
    2 unique versions available

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