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1970s Maps of Gem County, Idaho

Explore 11 historic maps of Gem 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.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Gem County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, 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 1970s, 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 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Gem County, ID maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Dodson Pass, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Dodson Pass, 1973 Print
    1970 Dodson Pass
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Gem and Washington county line in the early 1970s is a landscape of remote forest outposts and high-mountain passes. Trace old wilderness access routes to Third Fork Guard Station, Dodson Pass, and the waters of Beech Lake.
  4. 1970 Map of Hog Cove Butte, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Hog Cove Butte, 1973 Print
    1970 Hog Cove Butte
    1973 Print · USGS
    The high-desert ranchlands of Payette and Gem counties are captured here just as modern aerial surveying began to document the landscape in the late sixties. Researchers can trace historic water routes and stock points like French Corner, Raymer Spring, and the Flume.
  7. 1970 Map of Squaw Butte, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Squaw Butte, 1973 Print
    1970 Squaw Butte
    1973 Print · USGS
    The high desert terrain of Gem and Payette counties is captured here during the 1970s, showcasing a landscape of ranching drainages and remote peaks. Trace the intricate network of water rights and range access through features like Bissel Creek, Squaw Butte, and the Gaging Station on Big Willow Creek.
  10. 1970 Map of Coonrod Gulch, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Coonrod Gulch, 1973 Print
    1970 Coonrod Gulch
    1973 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Idaho ranching country is captured here in the early seventies, where Washington, Payette, and Gem counties meet. Trace the remote Butte Ranch and the network of high-country water sources like Mossman Spring and French Spring.
  13. 1970 Map of Southwest Emmett, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Southwest Emmett, 1973 Print
    1970 Southwest Emmett
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Emmett Valley was a complex landscape of irrigation and industry in the early seventies, defined by the Payette River and its many canals. Researchers can trace rural school districts like Vanderdasson School or locate the historic Del Monte and Cold House sites along the Union Pacific tracks.
  16. 1970 Map of Ola, 1974 Print
    1970 Map of Ola, 1974 Print
    1970 Ola
    1974 Print · USGS
    The small settlement of Ola is documented in the 1970s, positioned at the scenic confluence of Squaw Creek and Ola Creek. Local historians can trace the early community via the Cem, the Roadside Rest, and the rugged Jeep Trail winding through the Boise National Forest.
  19. 1970 Map of Sand Hollow, 1974 Print
    1970 Map of Sand Hollow, 1974 Print
    1970 Sand Hollow
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Emmett Valley irrigation network is in full operation by the 1970s, showcasing the massive engineering used to water the Idaho desert. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific corridor near Amsco, locate the rural Cemetery, and follow the path of the Black Canyon Canal.
  22. 1970 Map of Webb Creek, 1974 Print
    1970 Map of Webb Creek, 1974 Print
    1970 Webb Creek
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Gem and Boise County line comes alive in the early seventies, showing a high-country landscape shaped by water and early industry. Trace the primitive Saddler Trail or locate mining history at the Liberty Mine and Timber Butte.
  25. 1970 Map of Twin Sisters, 1974 Print
    1970 Map of Twin Sisters, 1974 Print
    1970 Twin Sisters
    1974 Print · USGS
    The high backcountry of the Adams County area is captured here during the 1970s at the meeting point of two national forests. Trace remote routes through Mill Creek Summit or follow the deep drainages of Carson Gulch and Lava Gulch.
  28. 1971 Map of Letha, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Letha, 1973 Print
    1971 Letha
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Lower Payette Valley in the early seventies shows a complex network of irrigation and rail infrastructure supporting small Idaho river communities. Genealogists and local historians can locate Letha, trace the Union Pacific line, and find family-named sites like Falk Cem and Cooper School.
  31. 1971 Map of Northwest Emmett, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Northwest Emmett, 1973 Print
    1971 Northwest Emmett
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Payette River valley in the early seventies shows a landscape shaped by irrigation and rail. Genealogists and historians can trace rural roots at Brick Sch, Central Mesa Sch, and the Emmett Cem along the Union Pacific line.
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