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1950s Maps of Gem County, Idaho

Explore 8 historic maps of Gem 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 Gem County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

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

Gem County, ID maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Smiths Ferry, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Smiths Ferry, 1955 Print
    1953 Smiths Ferry
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Payette River valley in the early fifties was a landscape of remote rail stops and mountain lookouts. Genealogists can trace rural school locations like Lower Alpha School (Aban'd) or follow the UNION PACIFIC line through Smiths Ferry.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1953 Map of Banks, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Banks, 1955 Print
    1953 Banks
    1955 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Payette River forks defines this mid-century survey of Boise and Valley counties. Genealogists can trace the rural mountain life of the early fifties through the High Valley Sch (Aband), Pinehurst Church, and the settlement of Banks.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Montour, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Montour, 1956 Print
    1953 Montour
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Payette River valley in the early fifties shows a landscape of reclamation and resource extraction. Researchers can trace the rail corridor of the Union Pacific or locate early mining sites like the Gem State Mine and the Sweet Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of Cascade, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Cascade, 1956 Print
    1954 Cascade
    1956 Print · USGS
    The High Valley of the Payette River is captured here in the mid-fifties as the new reservoir redefines the landscape. Genealogists and historians can locate early settlements like Roseberry and Donnelly, the Hopps Cemetery, and high-country landmarks like Mica Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1955 Map of Baker, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Baker, 1964 Print
    1955 Baker
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Oregon-Idaho borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties as the Snake River underwent massive changes from dam construction. Trace the Oregon Trail Memorial Monument near Baker, find early mines like Virtue Mine, and follow the Union Pacific Railroad through Huntington.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 1959 Map of Baker
    1959 Map of Baker
    1959 Baker
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Oregon and Idaho borderlands come alive in the late fifties, showing the rugged corridor along the Snake River and the high peaks of the Wallowa Mountains. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Union Pacific railroad or locate historic mining sites like the Flagstaff Mine and Virtue Mine.
    2 unique versions available
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