1950s Maps of Elmore County, Idaho

Explore 22 historic maps of Elmore County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Elmore County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Elmore County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Elmore County, ID maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Indian Butte
    1950 Map of Indian Butte
    1950 Indian Butte
    1950 Print · USGS
    The high Idaho desert south of the Snake River is captured here in the mid-century, defined by its role as a sprawling Aerial Gunnery Range. Researchers can trace old routes like the Castleford Road and explore landmarks like Indian Butte.

  2. 1951 Map of Glenns Ferry
    1951 Map of Glenns Ferry
    1951 Glenns Ferry
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Snake River valley in the early fifties was a vital corridor of rail and river history. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of the Oregon Short Line and locate landmarks like Three Island Crossing and McGinness Ranch.

  3. 1955 Map of Jordan Valley, 1963 Print
    1955 Map of Jordan Valley, 1963 Print
    1955 Jordan Valley
    1963 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Malheur County comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing the isolated ranching outposts and deep canyons along the Idaho border. Researchers can trace the remote reaches of the Owyhee River, the cattle town of Jordan Valley, and mining landmarks like War Eagle Mountain.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Twin Falls, 1963 Print
    1955 Map of Twin Falls, 1963 Print
    1955 Twin Falls
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Magic Valley flourished in the mid-1950s as a sophisticated network of irrigation and rail lines connected high-desert outposts. Researchers can trace the engineering of the Milner-Gooding Canal, the remote Murphy Hot Springs, and the Union Pacific rail network.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 1955 Map of Boise, 1977 Print
    1955 Map of Boise, 1977 Print
    1955 Boise
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Treasure Valley and Owyhee uplands are shown in detail during the mid-fifties, capturing the region's transition into a major agricultural and urban hub. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific line through Nampa, explore the volcanic Jordan Craters, or locate the historic mining district of Silver City.

  7. 1956 Map of Mountain Home South, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Mountain Home South, 1957 Print
    1956 Mountain Home South
    1957 Print · USGS
    Elmore County's high desert landscape comes into focus during the mid-fifties, revealing a vital junction for Idaho's rail and road networks. Trace the historical layers of the Old Oregon Trail alongside older routes like the Freight Trail and the Old Lamberton Trail.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1956 Map of Cinder Cone Butte, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Cinder Cone Butte, 1957 Print
    1956 Cinder Cone Butte
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Elmore County in the mid-1950s served as a critical training ground for defense and local mining. You can trace the boundaries of the Mountain Home Air Force Base Gunnery Range and locate landmarks like Cinder Cone Butte and Fraser Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1956 Map of Crater Rings, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Crater Rings, 1957 Print
    1956 Crater Rings
    1957 Print · USGS
    Elmore County's volcanic landscape is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the intersection of pioneer history and modern military activity. You can trace the Old Oregon Trail Highway alongside the Union Pacific tracks and the Mountain Home Air Force Base Gunnery Range.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1956 Map of Reverse, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Reverse, 1957 Print
    1956 Reverse
    1957 Print · USGS
    Elmore County's high desert landscape comes into focus during the mid-fifties, centered on the transit corridor at Reverse. Trace the historic path of the Old Oregon Trail Highway alongside the Union Pacific rail line and landmarks like Eureka Cave.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1956 Map of Mountain Home North, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Mountain Home North, 1957 Print
    1956 Mountain Home North
    1957 Print · USGS
    Elmore County's development shines in the mid-1950s as a vital transportation and irrigation hub. You can trace the historic Old Oregon Trail Road alongside the Union Pacific Railroad and identify local landmarks like Mtn View Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1956 Map of Crater Rings SW, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Crater Rings SW, 1957 Print
    1956 Crater Rings SW
    1957 Print · USGS
    Military aviation and tactical training grounds define this Idaho desert landscape in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the development of Mountain Home Air Force Base and its Gunnery Range alongside a remote Jeep Trail and the C J Strike Res.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1956 Map of Mountain Home, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Mountain Home, 1958 Print
    1956 Mountain Home
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mountain Home was a critical Idaho transport hub in the mid-fifties, where the railroad met historic western trails. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Elmore Memorial Cemetery or locate the Oregon Trail Historical Marker near Teapot Basin.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1956 Map of Crater Rings SE, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Crater Rings SE, 1958 Print
    1956 Crater Rings SE
    1958 Print · USGS
    Elmore County's high desert underwent a significant transformation in the mid-fifties as military operations expanded. Researchers can trace the base street plan along Main Ave, the path of the Military Railroad, and the Old Lamberton Canal.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1957 Map of Jordan Valley
    1957 Map of Jordan Valley
    1957 Jordan Valley
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high-desert borderlands of Oregon and Idaho appear in the mid-fifties as a world of remote cattle ranches and mining claims. Researchers can trace historic family-named locations like Bowden Ranch and Riddle alongside the South Mountain Mining Company.

  16. 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

  17. 1958 Map of Twin Falls
    1958 Map of Twin Falls
    1958 Twin Falls
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Magic Valley and Snake River Plain are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a region defined by transformative irrigation projects and desert military ranges. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific rail lines and locate small outlying settlements like Wickahoney, Rogerson, and Hollister.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1958 Map of Boise
    1958 Map of Boise
    1958 Boise
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Treasure Valley and Snake River Plain come alive in the mid-fifties as the rail-and-river economy transitions into a modern agricultural hub. Trace the Union Pacific lines through Nampa or locate remote landmarks like Initial Point and the Rockville settlement.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1958 Map of Jordan Valley
    1958 Map of Jordan Valley
    1958 Jordan Valley
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southeast Oregon and Southwest Idaho are documented here during the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of remote cattle ranches and volcanic badlands. Genealogists and historians can trace family operations like the Bowden Ranch or locate the Pleasant Valley School and the South Mountain Mining Company.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1958 Map of Bennett Mtn, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Bennett Mtn, 1959 Print
    1958 Bennett Mtn
    1959 Print · USGS
    Elmore County ranch lands and high desert peaks are captured here in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by water and wilderness. Genealogists and researchers can locate remote outposts like Berry Ranch or trace historical travel routes through Emigrant Crossing and Stone Crossing.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1958 Map of King Hill, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of King Hill, 1960 Print
    1958 King Hill
    1960 Print · USGS
    King Hill and the southern slopes of the Mount Bennett Hills are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape shaped by the railroad and irrigation. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific line and locate local landmarks like the Cem, Indian Writing Water Hole, and Walker Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1959 Map of Hailey
    1959 Map of Hailey
    1959 Hailey
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Sawtooth range and high desert plains of Southern Idaho are captured here during a period of mining and military growth. Genealogists and historians can locate mining sites like Triumph Mine, early settlements such as Idaho City, and the Mountain Home Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available

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