1950s Maps of Idaho County, Idaho

1. 1954 Map of Kernan Point, 1958 Print

   

   1954 Kernan Point

   1958 Print · USGS

   The Snake River canyon and the Oregon-Idaho border are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by isolated ranching life. Genealogists and historians can trace the remote Litch Ranch, Somers Ranch, and the Kneeland Place during this era.

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4. 1955 Map of Pullman, 1963 Print

   

   1955 Pullman

   1963 Print · USGS

   The Palouse and Clearwater regions are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the height of the rail-and-river economy. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Camas Prairie RR, find local landmarks like Whitman County Memorial Cem, and locate early academic centers at Washington State University and the University of Idaho.

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7. 1955 Map of Grangeville, 1964 Print

   

   1955 Grangeville

   1964 Print · USGS

   The high country of the Idaho-Oregon border comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing the deep river canyons and mountain peaks. Trace the Union Pacific RR through the valleys or locate settlements like Grangeville, Joseph, and the shoreline of Wallowa Lake.

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10. 1956 Map of Burgdorf, 1957 Print

    

    1956 Burgdorf

    1957 Print · USGS

    Idaho’s backcountry reveals its mining and forestry heritage in the mid-fifties, from the banks of the Salmon River to the high peaks. Genealogists and researchers can trace old prospecting sites like the Golden Anchor Mine and remote cabins such as Hackett Cabin.

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13. 1956 Map of Warren, 1957 Print

    

    1956 Warren

    1957 Print · USGS

    Remote Idaho gold mining camps and wilderness ranches appear in this mid-fifties survey of the Salmon River canyon. Genealogists and researchers can trace the isolated Shep Ranch, the riverside Mackay Bar, and historic mining operations like the War Eagle Mine.

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16. 1956 Map of Elk City, 1963 Print

    

    1956 Elk City

    1963 Print · USGS

    The Idaho backcountry in the mid-fifties remains a landscape of isolated mining camps and remote forest outposts. Researchers can trace historical mining operations at Stibnite Mine and Blackbird Mine or locate riverside landmarks like Mackay Bar and Campbell's Ferry.

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19. 1956 Map of Hamilton, 1970 Print

    

    1956 Hamilton

    1970 Print · USGS

    The Bitterroot Valley and surrounding high country are captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the region's transition into a modern forest-and-rail hub. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and early infrastructure from Fort Missoula to towns like Stevensville and Darby along the Northern Pacific line.

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22. 1957 Map of He Devil, 1958 Print

    

    1957 He Devil

    1958 Print · USGS

    The high country of the Idaho-Oregon border is mapped here in the late fifties, centered on the dramatic Snake River Canyon. Trace the footprint of local history through outposts like Horse Creek Cabin and the site of the Rankin Mill (Aband).

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25. 1958 Map of Pullman

    

    1958 Pullman

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Palouse and Clearwater regions are captured here in the late fifties, showing the vital river-and-rail connection between eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Local historians can trace the paths of the Camas Prairie RR and Union Pacific RR as they serve towns like Colfax, Kamiah, and Nezperce.

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28. 1959 Map of Grangeville

    

    1959 Grangeville

    1959 Print · USGS

    The high alpine peaks and deep river canyons of the Idaho-Oregon borderlands are captured in the late fifties. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific RR through the valleys to settlements like Enterprise, Union, and Grangeville.

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31. 1959 Map of Hamilton

    

    1959 Hamilton

    1959 Print · USGS

    The Bitterroot Valley and surrounding wilderness are captured in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by forestry and river-based settlement. Researchers can trace the Lolo Trail or locate historical points like Fort Missoula and the Fred Burr Reservoir.

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