Old Maps of Challis, Idaho for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 21 historic maps of Challis. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 1960 Map of Challis
    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.

  5. 1963 Map of Challis
    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.

  6. 1963 Map of Lone Pine Peak, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Lone Pine Peak, 1965 Print
    1963 Lone Pine Peak
    1965 Print · USGS
    Custer County ranching and wilderness lands are captured here during the early sixties, as the high-country landscape remained defined by its remote springs and river valleys. Researchers can locate the Petrified Forest, early river crossings near Round Valley, and family-named landmarks like Jenson Cabin Spring.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1963 Map of Bradbury Flat, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Bradbury Flat, 1965 Print
    1963 Bradbury Flat
    1965 Print · USGS
    Custer County ranching and river lands are preserved here in the early sixties, showing the vital waterways of the Salmon River. Researchers can trace the layout of early rural life through landmarks like Bishop Spring, Germer Peak, and a maze of historic fence lines.

  8. 1982 Map of Challis
    1982 Map of Challis
    1982 Challis
    1982 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the rugged central Idaho backcountry around Challis remained a stronghold of mining and wilderness. Researchers can trace the legacy of remote industry at the Yellowjacket Mine and locate backcountry outposts like Casto and the Boyle Landing Strip.

  9. 1982 Map of White Cloud Peaks
    1982 Map of White Cloud Peaks
    1982 White Cloud Peaks
    1982 Print · USGS
    Custer County in the early eighties is a landscape where high-mountain recreation meets a legacy of hard-rock mining. Genealogists and researchers can trace the roads to Custer, locate isolated sites like the Livingston Mine, or find the waters of Redfish Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1989 Map of Challis
    1989 Map of Challis
    1989 Challis
    1989 Print · USGS
    Central Idaho in the late eighties remains a vast expanse of protected wilderness and high-mountain drainages. Researchers can trace remote settlements and backcountry outposts like Custer, Stibnite, and Sunbeam along the Salmon River and its many forks.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1989 Map of Challis
    1989 Map of Challis
    1989 Challis
    1989 Print · USGS
    Custer County life in the late eighties is centered where the mountains meet the Round Valley floor. You can trace the local economy and geography through the Salmon River corridor, from Challis Hot Springs to the town of Challis.

  12. 2010 Map of Bradbury Flat, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Bradbury Flat, 2010 Print
    2010 Bradbury Flat
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Salmon River valley south of Challis was primarily a landscape of ranching and remote land management at the turn of the 21st century. Researchers can trace local water infrastructure and land use via Bar D Dam, Bradbury Flat, and Bishop Spring.

  13. 2011 Map of Challis, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Challis, 2011 Print
    2011 Challis
    2011 Print · USGS
    Challis and the central Salmon River valley are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the town continues its long relationship with the river. Researchers can trace the modern development of Challis alongside landmarks like Challis Airport and Hannah Slough.

  14. 2013 Map of Bradbury Flat, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Bradbury Flat, 2013 Print
    2013 Bradbury Flat
    2013 Print · USGS
    Custer County ranching and river geography are on full display in the early twenty-first century as the Salmon River cuts through this valley. Trace family land or local history along Challis Hot Springs Rd and out toward Bradbury Flat or Germer Park.

  15. 2013 Map of Challis, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Challis, 2013 Print
    2013 Challis
    2013 Print · USGS
    Challis and the Salmon River valley are captured in detail during the early 2010s, showing the intersection of mountain terrain and valley settlement. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Challis Hot Springs, the Challis Airport, and the streets of Challis itself.

  16. 2017 Map of Bradbury Flat, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Bradbury Flat, 2017 Print
    2017 Bradbury Flat
    2017 Print · USGS
    Custer County ranchlands and river canyons are captured here in the late twenty-teens. Researchers can trace the winding Salmon River through Round Valley and locate landmarks like Bradbury Flat and Germer Park.

  17. 2017 Map of Challis, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Challis, 2017 Print
    2017 Challis
    2017 Print · USGS
    The high mountain valley around Challis is captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing the intersection of the Salmon River and the towering Salmon River Mountains. Researchers can locate family sites near Challis Cem or trace the geography of local landmarks like Challis Hot Springs and McNabbs Point.

  18. 2020 Map of Bradbury Flat, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Bradbury Flat, 2020 Print
    2020 Bradbury Flat
    2020 Print · USGS
    Custer County ranching and river life are captured here in the contemporary era as the community of Challis meets the Salmon River. Researchers can trace old routes like Lone Pine Rd or locate remote landmarks like Germer Park and Bishop Spring.

  19. 2020 Map of Challis, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Challis, 2020 Print
    2020 Challis
    2020 Print · USGS
    Custer County’s high desert landscape comes into focus in this contemporary map of the Challis area. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Custer County Courthouse and Challis Cem, or follow the Salmon River past the Challis Hot Springs.

  20. 2024 Map of Bradbury Flat, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Bradbury Flat, 2024 Print
    2024 Bradbury Flat
    2024 Print · USGS
    Custer County land use and river geography are documented here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the water network from the Salmon River to Bishop Spring and locate landmarks like Challis and Germer Park.

  21. 2024 Map of Challis, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Challis, 2024 Print
    2024 Challis
    2024 Print · USGS
    Challis and the fertile Round Valley are captured here in the contemporary era, framed by the Salmon River and soaring mountain ranges. Researchers can locate the Custer County Courthouse, trace family plots at Challis Cem, and explore the canyon roads of the Challis National Forest.

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