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1970s Maps of Custer County, Idaho

Explore 16 historic maps of Custer County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Custer County, ID maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Horton Peak, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Horton Peak, 1973 Print
    1970 Horton Peak
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Sawtooth and Boulder Mountains of central Idaho are shown here during the early seventies as a high-altitude wilderness of forest service outposts and pack routes. Researchers can locate the Horton Peak Lookout, trace the Pack Trails around Champion Lakes, and find the remote Pole Creek Guard Station.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1970 Map of Galena Peak, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Galena Peak, 1973 Print
    1970 Galena Peak
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Boulder Mountains of central Idaho are shown here in the early 1970s, tracing the headwaters of the Salmon River. Researchers can locate high-altitude Mines near Galena Peak or follow the Pack Trails along Germania Creek and Jack Creek.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1970 Map of Easley Hot Springs, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Easley Hot Springs, 1973 Print
    1970 Easley Hot Springs
    1973 Print · USGS
    The high basins and river valleys of Blaine and Custer counties are captured here in the early seventies, just as modern recreation was taking hold. Discover old outposts and seasonal camps like Russian John Guard Station, the Boulder (Site), and Easley Hot Springs.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1972 Map of Bull Trout Point, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Bull Trout Point, 1975 Print
    1972 Bull Trout Point
    1975 Print · USGS
    The high divide of the Sawtooth range in the early 1970s shows a landscape of mountain trails and alpine lakes. Researchers can trace historic access routes to prospects, remote campgrounds, and the headwaters of Dead Man Creek and Bull Trout Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1972 Map of Langer Peak, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Langer Peak, 1975 Print
    1972 Langer Peak
    1975 Print · USGS
    Custer County in the early seventies remained a remote wilderness of forest and summit. Researchers can trace the rugged geography of the Challis National Forest through landmarks like the Langer Monument, Vanity Lakes, and the secluded Elk Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1972 Map of Antelope Flat, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Antelope Flat, 1975 Print
    1972 Antelope Flat
    1975 Print · USGS
    The high desert along the Idaho-Blaine Co. line was a remote rangeland during the early seventies. Geologists and desert explorers can trace the fissured path of the Great Rift and locate isolated water sources like Antelope Lake and the Road Lake Waterhole.
  19. 1972 Map of Banner Summit, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Banner Summit, 1975 Print
    1972 Banner Summit
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Sawtooth mountains of Idaho were a wilderness of high-altitude lakes and mining claims in the early seventies. Trace backcountry routes like the Thatcher Trail to find remote landmarks such as the Mines on Copper Mountain or the waters of Bull Trout Lake.
  22. 1972 Map of Stanley Lake, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Stanley Lake, 1976 Print
    1972 Stanley Lake
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Sawtooth Wilderness in the early 1970s is a high-altitude landscape of glaciers and granite. Trace old mining remnants at the Greenback Mine or follow pack trails past Sawtooth Lake and Lady Face Falls.
  25. 1972 Map of Grandjean, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Grandjean, 1976 Print
    1972 Grandjean
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Sawtooth mountains of the early seventies come alive in this survey of the river valleys and high alpine lakes near the Boise and Challis border. Trace the primitive infrastructure of the day, from the Forest Service Station at Grandjean to Sacajawea Hot Springs and the network of Pack Trails.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1972 Map of Elk Meadow, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Elk Meadow, 1976 Print
    1972 Elk Meadow
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Sawtooth mountains of Custer County were a hub of backcountry activity in the early seventies, from forestry to mining. Trace the historical access routes of the era, including a high-mountain landing strip, various prospects, and the Cap Horn Forest Service Station.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1972 Map of Appendicitis Hill, 1977 Print
    1972 Map of Appendicitis Hill, 1977 Print
    1972 Appendicitis Hill
    1977 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Butte County during the early 1970s shows a landscape of mountain canyons meeting the irrigated valley floor. Trace local genealogy and ranching history through the Lost River Cem, the Corral, and Sorensen Spring along the river.
  34. 1972 Map of Blue Bunch Mtn, 1977 Print
    1972 Map of Blue Bunch Mtn, 1977 Print
    1972 Blue Bunch Mtn
    1977 Print · USGS
    In the Idaho backcountry during the early seventies, this area centered on the high meadows and ridges of the Boise National Forest. Researchers can trace the layout of the Bruce Meadows Landing Strip and remote camps like Fir Creek Campground.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1972 Map of Cape Horn Lakes, 1977 Print
    1972 Map of Cape Horn Lakes, 1977 Print
    1972 Cape Horn Lakes
    1977 Print · USGS
    The high Idaho backcountry comes into focus in the early 1970s at the meeting point of the Challis and Boise National Forests. Researchers can trace remote alpine routes like the Pack Trail to Ruffneck Peak and find seasonal landmarks like Bradley Memorial Camp.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1972 Map of Warbonnet Peak, 1977 Print
    1972 Map of Warbonnet Peak, 1977 Print
    1972 Warbonnet Peak
    1977 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the Idaho backcountry are captured in the early 1970s, showcasing the rugged divide between Boise and Custer counties. Trace remote trails to Baron Lake, Warbonnet Peak, and the headwaters of the Payette River.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1973 Map of Big Baldy, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Big Baldy, 1975 Print
    1973 Big Baldy
    1975 Print · USGS
    The high country of Valley County in the early seventies remains a wilderness of peaks and pack routes. Trace the path of the Indian Trail past Kwiskwis Hot Spring or locate the fire lookout atop Lookout Big Baldy.
  46. 1973 Map of Pungo Mountain, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Pungo Mountain, 1975 Print
    1973 Pungo Mountain
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Salmon River backcountry of central Idaho is captured here in the early seventies, spanning the border of Valley and Custer Counties. Researchers can trace the layout of isolated forest outposts like the Indian Creek Guard Station and the Indian Creek Landing Field near Aguinaldo Flat.
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