Old Maps of Preston, Idaho for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Preston with 25 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Preston has changed over the decades.


Preston, ID maps

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  1. 1915 Map of Preston
    1915 Map of Preston
    1915 Preston
    1915 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Idaho and northern Utah are defined by their river valleys and early irrigation networks during the mid-1910s. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Thatcher Meetinghouse, Egypt School, and the path of the Oregon Short Line.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1918 Map of Preston
    1918 Map of Preston
    1918 Preston
    1918 Print · USGS
    Southern Idaho and northern Utah are captured just before the close of the Great War, showing a landscape of burgeoning farm towns and irrigation canals. Researchers can trace the Oregon Short Line to early settlements like Preston or locate rural landmarks like the Thatcher Meetinghouse and Egypt School.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Preston, 1968 Print
    1955 Map of Preston, 1968 Print
    1955 Preston
    1968 Print · USGS
    Southeast Idaho and western Wyoming are shown in detail during the mid-fifties, from the high Bear River Range to the Green River Basin. Genealogists and collectors can trace the Union Pacific RR through historic towns like Preston, Montpelier, and Afton.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Preston
    1958 Map of Preston
    1958 Preston
    1958 Print · USGS
    The high valleys of the Idaho and Wyoming borderlands are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of mountain ranching and phosphate mining. Genealogists and historians can locate early settlements like Chesterfield and Bedford or trace the Union Pacific rail lines serving Cokeville.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1962 Map of Preston
    1962 Map of Preston
    1962 Preston
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southeast Idaho and the Wyoming borderlands are captured here in the early sixties, a time of thriving agricultural valleys and mountain ranching. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific rail lines and find legacy settlements like Montpelier, Afton, and Preston.

  6. 1969 Map of Weston, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Weston, 1973 Print
    1969 Weston
    1973 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's irrigation and rail network are on full display in the late 1960s, centered on the growing hubs of Preston and Weston. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific line past local landmarks like the Little Santa Anita Racetrack and the Historical Monument near Dayton.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1969 Map of Banida, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Banida, 1973 Print
    1969 Banida
    1973 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's irrigation and rail landscape is captured here in the late sixties as agricultural development shaped the valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through small settlements like Banida and Dayton or locate the Pioneer Women Historical Monument and Wayland Hot Springs.

  8. 1969 Map of Franklin, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Franklin, 1973 Print
    1969 Franklin
    1973 Print · USGS
    Franklin and Preston were established agricultural hubs in the late sixties, tied together by the Union Pacific Railroad. You can trace old family roots and rural infrastructure through Whitney School, the Fairview Cemetery, and the Upper Canal.

  9. 1983 Map of Preston
    1983 Map of Preston
    1983 Preston
    1983 Print · USGS
    Southeast Idaho and the tri-state border region thrived on a mix of mountain agriculture and rail transport in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the Union Pacific corridor through Preston or locate family landmarks in Mound Valley and Paris.

  10. 2010 Map of Banida, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Banida, 2010 Print
    2010 Banida
    2010 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's agricultural and irrigation landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace historic water routes and transit points like Wayland Hot Springs, the West Cache Canal, and the Beers Spur rail siding.

  11. 2010 Map of Franklin, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Franklin, 2010 Print
    2010 Franklin
    2010 Print · USGS
    Southern Idaho's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the established irrigation networks of the Bear River Valley. Researchers can locate community anchors like Preston, Whitney, and Franklin, or trace family sites at Preston Cemetery and Van Orden Dam.

  12. 2011 Map of Weston, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Weston, 2011 Print
    2011 Weston
    2011 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's irrigation and river landscapes are preserved here from the early 2000s. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks and family-named routes near Weston, Dayton, and the Little Santa Anita Racetrack.

  13. 2013 Map of Weston, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Weston, 2013 Print
    2013 Weston
    2013 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's irrigation and ranching landscape is captured in detail during the early 2010s. Researchers can trace the extensive canal systems and find local landmarks like Little Santa Anita Racetrack, Preston Airport, and Silver Star.

  14. 2013 Map of Banida, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Banida, 2013 Print
    2013 Banida
    2013 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Franklin County is defined by its early 21st-century irrigation networks and small-town rail sidings. Researchers can trace the water systems of Twin Lakes Canal or locate historic transit points like Dayton Siding and Beers Spur.

  15. 2013 Map of Franklin, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Franklin, 2013 Print
    2013 Franklin
    2013 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Idaho's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring layouts of its early pioneer settlements. Researchers can locate family burial sites at Whitney Cemetery and Fairview Cemetery or trace water rights via the Cub Canal and Middle Ditch.

  16. 2017 Map of Franklin, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Franklin, 2017 Print
    2017 Franklin
    2017 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Idaho's agricultural heartland is documented here in the decade before the 2020s, showing the settled valley between the Cub River and the high peaks. Researchers can trace family roots at Preston Cem or Whitney Cem and explore the irrigation network of the Cub Canal.

  17. 2017 Map of Banida, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Banida, 2017 Print
    2017 Banida
    2017 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's irrigation and settlement patterns are preserved here in the late twenty-tens. Researchers can trace family sites near Banida, Wayland Hot Springs, and the historic Beers Spur rail line.

  18. 2017 Map of Weston, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Weston, 2017 Print
    2017 Weston
    2017 Print · USGS
    Southeast Idaho's agricultural heartland is captured here in the late 2010s, centered on the irrigation-rich valley of the Bear River. Researchers can trace the legacy of water rights and land use through the Twin Lakes Canal E Lateral and find local landmarks like the Preston Airport and Weston.

  19. 2020 Map of Banida, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Banida, 2020 Print
    2020 Banida
    2020 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century as a landscape defined by its irrigation and river networks. Researchers can trace the layout of Dayton and Clifton or locate Wayland Hot Springs and Oxford Slough.

  20. 2020 Map of Franklin, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Franklin, 2020 Print
    2020 Franklin
    2020 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring grid of Preston and Franklin. Genealogists can locate family sites at Preston Cemetery and Whitney Cemetery or trace the essential waters of Cub Canal and Lamont Reservoir.

  21. 2020 Map of Weston, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Weston, 2020 Print
    2020 Weston
    2020 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the irrigation-led growth of Preston and Weston. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks from the Franklin County Courthouse to rural Anderson and Squaw Springs.

  22. 2023 Map of Weston, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Weston, 2023 Print
    2023 Weston
    2023 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the irrigation networks of the West Cache Canal and find family landmarks like the Weston Cem and Dayton Cem.

  23. 2023 Map of Franklin, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Franklin, 2023 Print
    2023 Franklin
    2023 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring grid of its historic settlements. Researchers can trace family roots through Preston Cemetery and Whitney Cemetery or follow the intricate paths of the Upper Canal and Cub River.

  24. 2024 Map of Banida, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Banida, 2024 Print
    2024 Banida
    2024 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's irrigation and ranching landscape is captured here in the contemporary era. Researchers can trace rural lineages through local hubs like Banida, Dayton, and Beers Spur, or locate specific landmarks such as Wayland Hot Springs and Poverty Flats.

  25. 2024 Map of Weston, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Weston, 2024 Print
    2024 Weston
    2024 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the modern era, showing the irrigation-dependent landscape between the Bear River and the western foothills. You can trace family roots at Weston Cem and Dayton Cem or explore the civic layout of Preston near the Franklin County Courthouse.

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